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Former Celtics Guard Isaiah Thomas Channels His Inner Kobe With 81-Point Game In Pro-Am League

Nico Martinez
Aug 9, 2021
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32-year-old Isaiah Thomas was once an MVP candidate in the NBA. During his heyday in Boston, the small guard wNaas their shining star, making the All-Star team with averages of 24.7 points, 6 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game on 44% shooting.

Eventually, a hip injury would de-rail his career, and while he would spend the next couple of years in different teams around the league, it wouldn’t be long before he was eventually out of it entirely.

Nowadays, I.T. continues to ball out as he awaits his next opportunity.

So far, things have been relatively quiet for him — save, of course, for the 81-point performance he recently put together in Jamal Crawfordโ€™s “The Crawsover” Pro-Am league.

The scoring display has put some eyes on him and calls for a team to give him another shot have surfaced all around the NBA.

Check out some of his highlights from the night:

ISAIAH THOMAS JUST DROPPED 81 POINTS ๐Ÿ˜ต @isaiahthomas @thecrawsover pic.twitter.com/csaVda2RjE

— Overtime (@overtime) August 8, 2021

Interestingly enough, I.T. gave a shout-out to Kobe bean Bryant before his epic game. For those that don’t know, Bryant was the last NBA player to drop 81 in a regular-season game.

Miss my guy @kobebryant ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) August 6, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9NILK4OXpo

Like a lot of other players and fans, Thomas grew up idolizing Bryant, who became an NBA icon after being drafted in 1996.

So, it’s pretty cool that I.T, was able to drop 81 on the same day he remembered Kobe.

The question now is, can Isaiah Thomas make his way back into the NBA?

His latest sting involved a 3-game tenure with the Pelicans, in which he averaged 7.7 points and 1.7 assists on 33% shooting. Perhaps his biggest flaw, however, is on the defensive end, where he is more of a liability than anything.

No doubt, that fact (coupled with his inefficiency) is what continues to subdue his NBA comeback.

Still, in light of his scoring output, it’s not yet completely over for I.T. As calls increase for his return to the league, it’s becoming more and more likely he’ll land at least one more gig.

Ultimately, we’ll just have to wait and see for ourselves what the future has in store for the 2x All-Star.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management.ย Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media.ย 
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