10:53am: The Hornets have officially re-signed Thomas, according to a team press release.
8:10am: Veteran guard Isaiah Thomas will sign another 10-day contract with the Hornets, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Thomas’ first 10-day with Charlotte expired overnight on Friday. He appeared in three games with the Hornets during those 10 days, averaging 9.7 PPG and 1.7 APG in 13.7 MPG on .435/.429/1.000 shooting.
Head coach James Borrego likes the way Thomas gives LaMelo Ball a break from ball-handing duties when they’re paired up.
“It makes them think and it adds to their scouting focus,” Borrego said. “I’d like to get Melo off the ball more. They are so loaded up on him, so physical with him on pick-and-rolls that if I can move him off the ball it’s just going to add another dimension to our offense. And the way I.T. can see the gym, he understands matchups. “He’s an extension of me out there on the floor. He sees the matchups, he sees he plays we need to go to, and he’s going to make that happen out there on the floor. So it just adds more depth to this offense.”
Thomas says that he enjoys mentoring the young Hornets guards and wings. The 33-year-old also played for the Lakers and Mavericks this season under the hardship exception.
“I’m comfortable here,” Thomas said. “These guys welcomed me with open arms. The coaching staff welcomed me with open arms and they are allowing me to be myself. They are allowing me to lead, they are allowing me to be vocal and help the young guys out. And that’s what I’m here to do, is put an imprint on those younger guys, because like I’ve said earlier, I’ve seen everything.”
As an 11-year veteran, he will earn another $151,821 over the 10-day deal.
YES!!!!!!!
Ya, it makes sense he has looked good in the small sample. I said when they signed him they could use a scoring guard off the bench who can shoot, and he has given them what they were missing
What they really are missing is defense. Thomas isn’t gonna help them there.
IT defense isn’t as bad as you think some guards are a lot worse.
Its as bad as I think.
Probably worse
Why is Bouknight still not playing???
B/c even though he is essentially exactly what they need, he has been really bad when he has had opportunities, and they need more consistency there right now
If 1 coach and 1 player could do a Freaky Friday situation where they swap bodies, which 2 would you pick?
I think I would choose Michael Jordan and IT on Charlotte. Imagine MJ in the little body and IT finally getting the attention he craves.
(We are going DCOM rules, for the record)
I feel like the next logical step is original programming for team owned channels (YES, Longhorn Network, etc.).
That means on Lakers Network there will be Freaky Friday of LeBron and Jeannie Buss. It will be a lighthearted comedy aimed at kids. Think a low budget Space Jam 2.
Hit the like button if you want to see this movie!
I’m thinking well have themes of family (Busss obviously, plus bronnie), pressure to succeed under the hot lights of Hollywood, and the temptation of money over traditional family values.
I think this will resonate with multiple demographics.
Kevin Hart has to play Lebron, right? Which means The Rock Dwayne plays AD. Jeannie will be played by Meryl Streep or her daughter. Ewan McGregor I think can play Jerry West.
The opening scene will be LeBron playing at the park over California Love. We’re talking slow motion dunks. Tricky shots.
Then he makes a really tough one and Bronny goes “yo that was freaky”. Gino cameo where he rolls his eyes.
Then opening title card. Freaky Friday
We cut to jeannie buss in her big bright California kitchen. She is making breakfast and her BlackBerry won’t stop buzzing.
A handsome man enters in a towel. ” thanks for last night, jeanie”.
How will she ever balance stress breakfast and a romantic life?
I’ve already copyrighted this entire idea.
Wait don’t
See the Bucks needed to sign him now too late cause he can’t play in the playoffs
Yep he can play in the playoffs, so… never too late for MIL or any other contending to add him!