Isaiah Thomas is still loved in Boston.
He’s the undersized hero who played like an MVP, led the Celtics to the playoffs, all while playing through hip pain and the death of his sister. He embodied what Celtics fans want to see in their stars.
Monday night he returned — in a Denver Nuggets uniform — and IT became emotional during the tribute video and reception from the fans in Boston.
📽️: @isaiahthomas (and the TD Garden crowd's) reaction to his tribute video from the @celtics 😢 (@AAANe_MAnews) #AAANortheast pic.twitter.com/0TMtFQauBh
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) March 18, 2019
There was more love when Thomas checked into the game.
Isaiah Thomas has checked in for the Nuggets. Nothing but cheers from the TD Garden crowd (@AAANe_MAnews) #AAANortheast pic.twitter.com/IsZiqVaIfJ
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) March 19, 2019
Next season hopefully Thomas is fully healthy for an entire season and lands in a place where he can truly showcase his talents.