Lance Thomas is the longest tenured player on the New York Knicks. Thomas endured the historically abysmal 2014-15 campaign, was the glue guy for a once promising 2015-16 season, stuck it out through the 2016-17 disaster, and is back with the team again in 2017-18.
Throughout that forgettable four-year period for the franchise, Thomas has been a rare beacon of hope for a fan base that’s been given few reasons for optimism.
Throughout the 2017-18 NBA regular season, Thomas’ coaches and teammates have made sure that he receives the praise he deserves. His statistics rarely jump off the page, but his impact on the team is undeniably positive.