WASHINGTON (AP) — Isaiah Thomas is getting some praise, assistance and even a new nickname from some of basketball’s biggest stars.
The Boston Celtics guard said he’s been talking and texting with Kobe Bryant to get tips about his game. Thomas has gotten text messages from Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and boxer Floyd Mayweather, but Bryant has been instrumental in helping the 5-foot-9 All-Star in recent weeks.
After the Celtics were down 2-0 in the first round to Chicago, Thomas said he emailed video to Bryant and the five-time NBA champion broke it down with him for 30 minutes over the phone.