Isaiah Thomas - Fantastic Finisher 15/16

Isaiah Thomas was drafted with the final pick in the 2011 NBA draft. In being taken with the 60th pick, Isaiah became the lowest drafted player to become an NBA All Star. On the back off a career best 22.2 points per game (good for 11th best in the league) and an impressive 6.3 assists per game (15th best league wide), he helped Boston to 48 wins this season, and a second consecutive playoff berth.

Standing at 5’9”, Isaiah Thomas is probably not the first name that jumps to mind when you think about the best finishers in the league, but IT belongs in that conversation. He’s got quickness and an impressive bag of tricks, with his ability to split defenders, smitty stop & go move, and a TIGHT handle, which allows him to get to the rim with the greatest of ease. When he gets there, man, is it impressive to watch. He’s got toughness and touch, floaters that rise for days, and the ability (and want) to absorb contact and muscle through. He’s acrobatic when he gets airborn, but he can also finish with force.

The Washington Husky is obviously a big game player. Boston’s first home playoff game saw Thomas drop 42 on the Hawks. That’s just the 9th time a Celtic has gone off for 40 during the playoffs, with Thomas joining the likes of Ray Allen, Larry Bird, John Havlicek, and Paul Pierce. If you are wearing Boston green, those are great names to be mentioned with. The future is bright in Beantown.

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