Exit interview - evaluating Isaiah Thomas
The trade deadline deal that brought Isaiah Thomas to Boston proved to be an emphatic turning point for the Celtics. Their season was spiraling down the drain while general manager Danny Ainge looked to unload expensive veterans to gather assets he could use to rebuild the franchise, as the team continued to sink toward the bottom of the standings.
Then something happened that we never saw coming. The Phoenix Suns were making a player Ainge had long coveted available and the Celtics pounced on the opportunity to steal Thomas at a more than reasonable price.