For most kings, their monarchy is a birth right. It’s a title passed down from generation to generation, an unearned reign oftentimes too heavy for the head that wears the crown. But for Isaiah Thomas, our King of the Fourth, there are few players that have earned that title as much as IT. In only two and a half seasons in Boston, his legend was born out of blood, sweat, teeth, a career-threatening hip injury, and unfortunately, tears.
On the eve of the 2017 NBA Playoffs, Thomas’ sister, Chyna, was killed in a car accident.