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Since the Boston Celtics fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the most prominent backstories has been All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas‘ health.
Thomas saw his season end prematurely in the postseason due to the aggravation of a hip injury that he suffered in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, head coach Brad Stevens has indicated that the 28-year-old is confident that he will be ready before the start of next season.
Stevens on Isaiah, said he'll see a doc for follow-up soon: "Every indication is he feels good and will be ready to go."
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 3, 2017
This latest update gives off the notion that Thomas may not require surgery for his hip injury this offseason and allow it to heal on its own. There were reports a month ago that he would take three more weeks to decide on whether he would go the route of surgery or let it mend naturally.
Since joining the Celtics, Thomas has been a stabilizing force in the backcourt for the Celtics helping them reach their first Eastern Conference Finals in five years while earning the top overall seed in the playoffs last season. He is also coming off his best campaign averaging career highs with 28.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting from the field along with 5.9 assists that helped him earn his second All-Star Game selection and first All-NBA Second Team nod.
Thomas will need to have a good bill of health next season beyond his importance to the team's play as he will be entering the final year on his deal worth about $6.3 million for the 2017-18 season. His performance on the court will be a huge determining factor on the type of deal he receives from the Celtics and possibly other teams in free agency.
