Isaiah Thomas of the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the more intriguing NBA players. He was the last player selected in the 2011 draft, primarily because he only stands 5’9″. However, he silenced all doubters by becoming a prolific scorer, first off the bench, then as a starter, and he also became a two-time all-star with Boston.
Thomas had a fabulous 2016-17 season, averaging nearly 29 points per game and finishing 5th in the MVP voting. With his contract set to expire at the end of this season, he fully expected to receive a max deal. But his career took a sharp turn for the worse when he injured a hip in the 2017 playoffs.