WATCH: Isaiah Thomas drops 45 points in G League originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
NBA teams searching for bench scoring may need to start seriously considering Isaiah Thomas as an option.
The former Boston Celtics star put on a show in his second appearance with the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold. After dropping 42 points in his Grand Rapids debut, Thomas exploded for 45 on Wednesday to tie the most points scored in the G League this season.
Watch highlights from Thomas’ performance below:
Thomas shot 14-for-27 from the field and 5-for-14 from 3-point range. He also added five assists and three rebounds to his stat line.
While a Celtics reunion still seems unlikely, Thomas continues to make the case for why he should be on an NBA roster. The 33-year-old joined the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks on 10-day contracts earlier in the season, but “The Little Guy” remains hell-bent on earning a full-time role.
Despite Thomas’ scoring outburst, Grand Rapids fell to the Windy City Bulls in overtime, 117-116.