On July 6, Beijing time, the NBA entered the offseason. Earlier today, former NBA star Thomas Jr. took to social media to engage with fans and express his desire to return to the NBA, in addition to commenting on the NBA deal.
One netizen wrote on social media: "I would like to see the Hawks sign Thomas Jr., he will be a mentor to Trae Young and Murray, and he still has oil in the tank." Thomas Jr. retweeted the netizen's words and wrote: "I hope so, they are all my brothers, and I can definitely help them go further." ”
In addition, Thomas Jr. also commented on some NBA deals. Speaking about Ross' joining the Grizzlies, Thomas Jr. said: "With Rose next season, let's see what kind of season Morant can play. Once his suspension is over, he will play the best season of his career, and the presence of Ross will allow Morant to play MVP-level, watch! ”
Regarding the rumors of Lillard and the Heat, Thomas Jr. said: "If the Heat get Lillard, they will be one of the favorites to win the championship. Butler needs a Lillard-type star, and Lillard needs a Butler-type star. ”
Thomas Jr. last appeared in the NBA on April 11, 2022, when he scored 14 points in 12.5 minutes for the Hornets, 452 days after today. In the 2021-22 season, he played for the Lakers, Lone Rangers and Hornets.
Throughout his career, Thomas Jr. has been named to the All-Star Team twice, NBA All-Team 2 once, Player of the Month once, and Player of the Week five times. He played a total of 532 games in his career, including 362 starts, averaging 28.8 minutes per game, 18 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists, shooting 43.5% from the field and 36.2% from three-point range!