Isaiah Thomas has been out of the NBA since the 2021-2022 season. Now he is making his case for the Celtics to sign him for the remainder of this year. Isaiah Thomas, who was a Celtic from 2014-2017, replied to a fan on Twitter (X) who mentioned the idea of bringing him back for his leadership presence. Thomas tweeted, “My leadership alone would put this team over the hump! I don’t even have to play a single minute. Just give me a jersey LOL”. The Celtics can add a 15th man and fill their final roster spot with a player if they want to. While a reunion feels unlikely because Thomas has not played since 2022, it’s still an interesting move that Boston could consider.

Thomas played a huge role when he was on the Celtics, as he was named an All-Star in back to back seasons, and even cracked the top five in MVP voting in 2016-2017. That same year, he helped lead the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals against LeBron’s Cavaliers before being ruled out with a hip injury. During those playoffs, Thomas scored the second-highest points in a single playoff game in Celtics history at the time with 53 points. Just a couple of months later, the Celtics traded Isaiah Thomas for Kyrie Irving which left the fans devastated, as Thomas had quickly become a fan favorite in Boston. Since then, Thomas has played for seven different teams, and never came close to reaching his Celtics form again.

Isaiah has publicly expressed his interest in returning to Boston many times since being traded, and the Celtics reportedly wanted to bring him back at one point too. In March 2022, Thomas told reporters that he’s always wanted a reunion in Boston. The feeling was just never mutual to him. “I’ve opened my arms to try and come back in so many ways,” Thomas said. “I’ve felt there’s been times where Brad [Stevens] could make a call and give me an opportunity and it hasn’t happened.”

Though a reunion has never happened yet, Thomas seems interested still in making a return this year to help be a leader and share his guidance and wisdom to help Boston raise banner 18, in whatever capacity. Although there has been no reports of the Boston Celtics actually considering this or not, the fans of Boston definitely have a special place for Isaiah Thomas in their hearts, and would love to see him come back and get a ring where he played his best years.