Celtics legend Isaiah Thomas hints at his return destination to continue basketball career
"The King in the Fourth" is refusing to let his basketball journey end in silence. Isaiah Thomas, one of the most beloved figures in modern Boston Celtics history, has spent the last several years fighting for every opportunity to step back onto an NBA hardwood. However, a recent social media revelation suggests the two-time All-Star may finally be looking beyond North America to write the final chapter of his career.
On Saturday, Thomas took to X (formerly Twitter) to drop a significant hint about his future, posting, "Thinking about slidin to the Euro league…. I just want to HOOP." This admission marks a pivotal shift for the 36-year-old guard, who has steadfastly prioritized an NBA comeback since his last brief appearance with the Phoenix Suns during the 2023-24 season. While Thomas has maintained contact with various NBA front offices and expressed a strong desire to serve as a veteran mentor, the market for a diminutive scorer in his mid-30s has proven increasingly unforgiving.
A potential move to the EuroLeague would offer Thomas a competitive environment comparable to the NBA, allowing him to showcase the elite scoring instincts that once made him a legitimate MVP candidate. During his magical 2016-17 campaign in Boston, Thomas averaged 28.9 points per game and captivated the sports world with his fourth-quarter heroics. Since the hip injury that effectively derailed his tenure in green, he has bounced between ten-day contracts and G-League stints with the Salt Lake City Stars, always staying ready for a call-up that has become less frequent.
In a recent conversation with the *Boston Globe*, Thomas emphasized his desire to "end it on my own terms," noting that he is physically healthy and capable of contributing to winning basketball. However, he acknowledged that if the NBA door remains shut, he cannot let his remaining talent sit idle. A transition to Europe would follow in the footsteps of other former NBA stars like Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, providing Thomas a stage where his passion for the game—simply the desire to "HOOP"—can take center stage once again. Whether he lands with a powerhouse in Spain or Greece, Thomas is making one thing clear: he is not done yet.
On Saturday, Thomas took to X (formerly Twitter) to drop a significant hint about his future, posting, "Thinking about slidin to the Euro league…. I just want to HOOP." This admission marks a pivotal shift for the 36-year-old guard, who has steadfastly prioritized an NBA comeback since his last brief appearance with the Phoenix Suns during the 2023-24 season. While Thomas has maintained contact with various NBA front offices and expressed a strong desire to serve as a veteran mentor, the market for a diminutive scorer in his mid-30s has proven increasingly unforgiving.
A potential move to the EuroLeague would offer Thomas a competitive environment comparable to the NBA, allowing him to showcase the elite scoring instincts that once made him a legitimate MVP candidate. During his magical 2016-17 campaign in Boston, Thomas averaged 28.9 points per game and captivated the sports world with his fourth-quarter heroics. Since the hip injury that effectively derailed his tenure in green, he has bounced between ten-day contracts and G-League stints with the Salt Lake City Stars, always staying ready for a call-up that has become less frequent.
In a recent conversation with the *Boston Globe*, Thomas emphasized his desire to "end it on my own terms," noting that he is physically healthy and capable of contributing to winning basketball. However, he acknowledged that if the NBA door remains shut, he cannot let his remaining talent sit idle. A transition to Europe would follow in the footsteps of other former NBA stars like Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, providing Thomas a stage where his passion for the game—simply the desire to "HOOP"—can take center stage once again. Whether he lands with a powerhouse in Spain or Greece, Thomas is making one thing clear: he is not done yet.
