We know the narrative. 5’9”. Last pick in the draft. “King in the Fourth”. With career highs in points, assists, FG%, and FT%, Thomas is having an MVP caliber season. And, despite a disappointing start to the season, the Celtics are now second in the East and poised to make a deep playoff run. With all the success of Thomas and his team, it’s time to discuss just how important he is to the Celtics as well as whether or not he deserves to be a top five point guard in the NBA.
Offensive Impact on Team
We know that Thomas runs the engine for Boston.