Ex-Celtics guard signs with Danny Ainge’s team in comeback attempt (report)

Former Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas is attempting another NBA comeback and he’s leaning on some old friends once again. Thomas is signing with the Jazz’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

When Thomas attempted a return to the league last season, he went through the same route by signing with Danny Ainge’s G League squad. He revealed the former Celtics president helped him get the opportunity for a chance back in the league.

Thomas, 35, succeeded in getting back to the NBA last season. After playing a handful of games in the G League, filling up the scoring sheet, the 5-foot-9 guard was signed by the Suns. Thomas appeared in six games in Phoenix, averaging 1.3 points and 0.5 assists per game. He was initially signed to 10-day contracts before the Suns elected to keep him for the rest of the season.

It’s no surprise Thomas is looking to get back into the league. He’s been vocal for years that he just wants an opportunity to keep playing at the highest level. At this point in his career, he’s just a bench guard who provides some veteran leadership, but he’s also adamant he can still play.

Thomas could end up back on a roster as a veteran guard. Down the stretch of the season, teams give out 10-day contracts to guys like Thomas to round out a roster. That’s again looking like the likely path for Thomas to end up back in the league.

Thomas played for the Celtics from 2015-17, quickly becoming a fan favorite. He enjoyed his best years in Boston, which included two All-Star appearances and a fifth-place finish in MVP voting in the 2016-17 season. Thomas has also played the Kings, Cavaliers, Lakers, Nuggets, Wizards, Pelicans, Mavericks and Hornets during his NBA career.

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