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Brilliant 2015-16 Season Cements Isaiah Thomas' Place in Boston Celtics' Future

BOSTON — Just over one year ago, Isaiah Thomas was a surprise trade deadline acquisition for the Boston Celtics, his third team in only eight months after being dealt away by the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, respectively.

One full season and All-Star appearance later, Thomas is the face of the franchise. And we mean that literally. On May 17, he'll join the ranks of Celtic legends who have served as the team’s NBA draft lottery representative, a list that includes luminaries such as Tommy Heinsohn, Jo Jo White and M.