Isaiah Thomas Wishes The Celtics Were More Honest About His Hip Injury | ALL THE SMOKE 

Boston's treatment of Isiah Thomas served as a benchmark moment for the entire league to take control of their destinies. Players have always known the disparity of Franchise freedoms vs Player freedoms, but the treatment of IT was the nail in the coffin.

Boston’s treatment of IT is exactly why I never criticized Kawhi for doing what he needed to do to get out of San Antonio.

Kawhi showed the players how it should be done. Do not trust the team Doctors because they work for the team and not the player

Derick Rose tried to take control of his injury he got nailed to the cross for it. Worse he got nailed by us the fans as well not allowing someone to heal is evil

Ngl they did him dirty with that trade. And Kyrie wasn't even worth it.

I hate Danny Ainge for how he did IT. Playing him hurt then trading him hurt.

Celtics really did him dirty smh things was never the same for him

Not explaining the medical condition to a player to understand the risk he is putting himself in is malpractice - pure and simple.

IT carried a rebuilding team to Conference Finals and people still hating on him.

Both It and Jeremy Lin both deserve to be in the league. More than a lot of guys in da game.

The way they did this man was fucked up.

These interviews helps me see the real person behind the jersey and the game. I don’t like how we shit on athletes and hate on them over a game.

This dude is a fking MAN. The way he said about his situation, saying that he recognize that's a business and bla bla. Dude is legit just gratefull for what he has accomplished and enjoys without pointing fingers or getting frustrated, it's really hard for some athletes to have that mentality. Became a fan after this take.

I feel like the same thing happend with KD in Golden State. They wanted him to play in the finals and at the same time knew he is not coming back to the team after the season was over. So they allowed KD to come back waaaaaay to early and he got injured again. Luckly he recovered...

I’m a Celtics fan and IT is a Legend in my books! #IT4#LittleBigGuy

I remember when it was 4th quarter and IT would go to work. He would go off!!!

All players should seek second opinions, just off the strength of this.

As a Celtics fan I miss this guy fr I was heated when buddy got traded fuck an injury we should've kept him..... Kyrie ended up being a bum for us anyways 🤣🤣

They did him dirty so messed, us as fan we still mad how they handle it

8 seconds ago ?? Love Isaiah thomas hope he's in the league again soon

In order for the Celtics to have any credibility...to undo the wrong...they have to sign IT...

The celtics should pay him on principle... they haven't been the same since...💯

Those years of IT with the Celtics were magical. That was a fun team to root for. He was the definition of David vs Goliath.

Danny Ainge hated the name that's why he treated him like dirt

I always love this man....and RN he got me over here heart to heart broken .....a true king he speaking straight from his heart....how he staring into space as he speak....man

What a great segment 🔥

I remember watching him in person in Sacramento dude was so underrated glad his shine but sucks he never got those bags he definitely deserved it.

I grew up die hard Lakers fan, but when I.T. was on Boston I had mad respect for him and his game. Sorry to see the BS he's had to go through

@8:10 - Mr. Jackson's reaction to IT telling the hip injury. LOL

Boston need a PG now, imagine Brad signs him that Danny stepped down. What Celtics need is real vet leader on and off the court and Al and IT is what they need especially that they had history playing great together.

This is why I love what kyrie did to them

Much love from a boston fan, you’re the no. 1 IT ☘️

And to think all of this happened to him only a little while after he still was trying to deal with his sister's death. That's so messed up.

What he said That’s what made me a huge fan Do it for the little guy. To give them courage.

And to think the Celtics haven’t been the number seed since hmm 🤔

The series he had against the wizards and the battle vs john wall will be on of my greatest basketball memories. It was epic. Lot of people think if it aint 2 true contenders for the title then it dosen't matter but there are great series every year with teams that might not be able to actually have a chance at a ring. Same with the nuggets jazz series just last year. IT will always have my respect for the heart he had during that playoff run

As a Boston fan it’s sickening we didn’t pay this man. We really gave kemba his money

Always felt bad for this kid...IT was on his way to multiple all stars and the big payday. I still get chills watching that scene of him on the bench crying uncontrollably and his boy Avery Bradley consoling him rubbing his back after his sister died. Then he went out there and played his heart out and scored 30+. I wish somebody would sign him for a year or something and give him another chance fareal.

Square biz. THIS is the reason why as a fan I will ALWAYS advocate for the Players. These companies at the end of the day will chew you up and spit you out. I wish IT would've been wise enough to ask for a second opinion vs expecting the Celtics organization to be upfront with him about the extent of his injury. #ToughLesson🤔😩💯

Side bar: this is almost identical to what the Celtics are doing to Kenna Walker

Filipino here! IT inspired me! Keep going bro!

Reminds me of Any Given Sunday and how they made LT play even through concussions

From what it sound like, Boston never meant to showcase or pay him to the level he exceeded. He was a gunner to them and became much more. Smh.

He said the "the only thing" tryna take the high road and I respect the hell outta him for that.. but that being the only thing was really everything.. IT couldnt get back after that.. he was the next coming of AI real shit.. boston was shady af for that... but I'll always be a fan of his and what he had to overcome.. he was a true star at one point in his career.. stay motivated my g 💯

I've always said Boston did IT dirty asf

All Money In 💙🏁

I.T one of my biggest inspirations in life !

No matter what happened? Celtics fans will always love I.T forever:)

As a Boston fan, i was so sad when IT was traded. It was some of the most exiting basketball I had ever watched

KD was told his calf injury didn’t put his Achilles at risk. Your Achilles is literally right below your calf. That injury alone should close the case on any debate about what teams are willing to do.

Fun times watching basketball. That team was too lit even though they didn't make it far. IT and Crowder were nice

IT will always be loved in Boston in my opinion.

Great, humble guy, makes me feel bad to be a Celtics supporter.

Starting really don't matter, finishing and making an impact is more important.

Boston screwed him and they know it ! They should give him half the money he could got .

Props to Matt Barnes, this show is absolute fire 🔥

they did him dirty and ever since the trade celtics has been getting worse and worse

I seen him drop 55 in person. He didn’t miss a single shot in warm ups that dayb

Brad has a chance to make this right and sign him this summer !

Not mad Kyrie Irving stepped on the logo now 🤣🤣

Isaiah Thomas and Ai are pound for greatest scorers off all time

Coming from a fan from Boston and IT, I wish we never made that trade for Kyrie. In hindsight it may have looked great, but I’m gonna be honest I haven’t really been the same fan of the Celtics since he’s been gone 😔 thank you for everything again IT 🐐

Gotta love IT's professionalism...few guys in the league have it

Its crazy Isaiah Thomas called Isaiah Thomas to tell him that

Bring him back to Boston!

Rooted for the Celtics because of IT's playoff story. I am so happy to see them falling apart since the trade...

Love you IT4!

Brad Steven is the president of the Celtic’s basketball operation,he should bring IT back.

Still my all time favorite NBA player, I'm sorry for how my team treated you in your last season here

I was rooting for Isaiah Thomas the year he got injured in the playoffs. The man was giving all the effort even after what he went through. I have seen a number of small guys play but Isaiah thomas was the best player i have ever seen anywhere near his height. CP3, Iverson, the OG Isaiah Thomas, Kidd, Nate Robinson. They were all small but not like Isaiah. Maybe Nate was the same height but he was not as great as Isaiah (no disrespect to Nate). The man deserves to be known as one of the most skilled and smartest ballers to ever play the game. How many can even say they played in the NBA. Even less can say they did it while being under 6 feet. Even less can say they were under six feet and dropping almost 30 points per game as an all-star.

Dude im from Akron,OH and when the cavs and boston were ballin against each other in the ECF.... I felt for IT.... Was sort of hyped when he got traded to the cavs.... Sad story. He deserved better. Jusy think Boston invested heavily in Marcus Smart... And left IT out to dry... What they did to him should be illegal.

Imagine this man being 6’4

I’m a big believer in the IT Curse, the way they did him was dirty. Its the main reason why The Celtics haven’t won a chip nor will they. Danny just resigned, Brad is getting promoted but that won’t stop the bad energy they created for themselves.

Thinking about it, IT inspired A LOOOOOT of people tbh

2 lessons to be learned from all of this. #1 trust your own self and body. No matter what anyone tells you, your body has sensors and it tells you when something is wrong. It doesn't go back to normal until it is healed. I don't care how many degrees a doctor has. If my body says something is wrong, I'm going with that PERIOD. #2 Get a second and even third opinion. Don't let yourself be fooled by one doctor. You should always see multiple doctors to get the right diagnosis especially when it's a major y injury.

Fuck Me, this guy is amazing...! Hats off... :) Hope to see him soon again im the nba

Lesson for everyone. Never be loyal to a job

bring out the brinks truck 💰

What's crazy is theoretically, even if they DID keep him and he never lived up to his former self, Boston would STILL have been better suited without Kyrie and with the 8th pick (Nets Pick) that turned out to be Collin Sexton, a player that would be PERFECT for them now. Even more so I was a HUGE IT bandwagon for the most part. I had always been a Celtics fan but during the rebuild watching them just wasn't fun. When he came he completely changed the culture of that team! When my friend told me we were trading for Kyrie (my favorite player at the time) I was still like, "But why? IT is doing what Kyrie is doing but HERE. Plus IT actually WANTS to be here! Kyrie probably doesn't!" Look how it all went down... Smh

Man doctors did did the same shit to KD when he tore his Achilles talkin bout it can't happen from this particular calf injury .

I know I am hella late, but it really pissed me off when he quoted Brad Stevens. "You're obviously our best player, but for this team it'd be better for you to come off the bench." That's not how you win games. Terrible coaching decision and only looks good cause injuries forced his hand.

Thanks kyrie

Now look! Thinking he was just some dumb athlete who would never figure it out, he comes back year's later and exposed dirty rotten business that Ainge does behind closed doors! Dude so humble and greatful for an opportunity that he actually let's the whole Boston Celtics organization off pretty easy. I'm Knowing from this segment not one NBA player will be trusting the Boston Celtics organization at all,ever again!

I love the Celtics, but man they did my man IT so wrong. Still got love and miss him. On day one, was not a fan it the trade. I have to admit, I was excited about Kemba but definitely not about it when they let IT go.

when we can see Carmelo Anthony on the best Show Ever

I hope to see him in the NBA again .. he’s better than most of these NBA players still

One of biggest what ifs

What happened to I.T is probably why KD decided to do his own thing than to stay loyal. At the end of the day, it’s a business and no loyalty. Make your money and do you. That goes for a regular job. If you get a better offer, take it and leave. You don’t owe anyone a two weeks notice. Does a job give you a two week notice when they’re letting you go? Exactly

This dude is an nba all star.....ie in the 99.99 th percentile of all humans who ever hooped.....put some damn respect on his name ...

The way Danny Ainge runs the Celtics is very different from how Red Auerbach. Larry Bird did an interview with Bill Simmons a while ago and he talked about in his last few years Ainge asked Red if he was ever going to trade Bird, Mchale, and Parish and Red said No and Ainge said he would have done it if he was in charge. Red stayed loyal to the players that were loyal to the Celtics. If you haven’t noticed with how Ainge runs the Celtics he doesn’t care about loyalty to the player he cares about the value of the player and what he could get from them. He traded away KG and Paul Pierce when he saw they no longer could win a championship and he did the same thing with IT and Kemba most recently and I guarantee if he’s still in charge when the time comes he’ll do the same with Brown and Tatum.

And yet still, to this day, the media tries to criticize and paint it as a negative when players want their own doctors, or want their own 2nd opinions. But people destroyed Kawhi for a year, I hope more players learn from this unfortunate story.

isaiah Thomas deserved better, his loyalty was not reciprocated by celtics

I wish this man gets more chances

And to think people are hating on KD for choosing where he wanted to go

I can give a damn about al Hartford we need Isaiah Thomas back as point guard in Boston 4th quarter king

did he say whether it is true that jordan banned him from the dream team? i heard that isaiah is really good and well respected

That's why most players have independent Sports Physicians give them a second opinion the team doctors at the end of the day they are being paid by the team

Bruh already had arthritis, it doesn’t progress THAT Quick, they just told him he was fine

City of Boston loves IT though, believe that!

Him playing after his sister’s death alone deserved that max contract