It was only three years ago Thomas was talking about bringing out Brinks trucks before finishing fifth in MVP voting. A series of injuries later, he still wants his elusive paycheck, but he also craves a more sustainable lifestyle for his two sons, his 1-year-old daughter, Journey, and his wife, Kayla. “I want to be somewhere I can be three or four years,” he said. “I was in Sacramento for three years. I was in Boston for three years. Even though that’s not a long time, I was comfortable there. My family was able to build relationships with people around the organization, people around the city. It just made things easier. So, what I am looking for — obviously, I want to get paid the most I possibly can, because I feel like I deserve that, but I also want to be able to be somewhere for a while.”
Tag: free agency
If he stayed healthy, he might have …
If he stayed healthy, he might have received a max contract in free agency in 2018. Instead, he’s gotten the minimum in back-to-back years. He hasn’t forgotten about the money. He said just a few weeks ago Brooks “wants what’s best” for him. “He wants me to play well, obviously, and get what I deserve,” Thomas said. “And that’s to get paid one day.”
There is just no bad blood. Leonard …
There is just no bad blood. Leonard said he has watched some Raptors games and has been impressed with the play of Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby and that he was looking forward to seeing his old teammates when the teams play on Monday. “It’s not like he left (on) bad terms, really,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. “It’s one of those leave-good situations, not one of those leave-awful situations. And let’s be honest: In our league, it’s usually the other way. He’s had the benefit, the rare benefit, of being able to leave in a happy state. That’s rare. Has it happened? If it (has), it’s rare.”
Serge Ibaka, centre: Of course he …
Serge Ibaka, centre: Of course he changes (our team). It’s like Freddy says: He’s a superstar. … We already had a good team, and then when you add a guy like him, a superstar, he gives you the next level of being good. That is something we all know. It’s one of the reasons we traded for him. Anunoby: Mad? Nah. He’s a fun guy. He doesn’t get mad. He doesn’t get mad. He’s cool, a cool personality. Always in a good mood.
LaMelo Ball staying in Australia?
Illawarra Hawks insist rumours LaMelo Ball could quit the club mid-season appear off beam after he reinforced his NBA No.1 draft pick claims with his finest NBL performance. The 18-year-old did plenty to excite the NBA scouts as he lit up the court with 24 points -15 from three-pointers – eight assists and six rebounds as he steered the Hawks to a much-needed 101-91 win over Cairns Taipans on Saturday night.
However, Hawks coach Matt Flinn said …
However, Hawks coach Matt Flinn said Ball’s positive attitude suggested otherwise. “As far as I’m concerned he’s contracted for the season and he’s buying in like every other player we’ve got,” Flinn said. “I hear speculation but we just treat it day by day. “You saw a guy tonight that who is really invested in his team and if you go down and sit in the locker room you’ll see a kid who is really invested in his teammates.”