Look: Isaiah Thomas plays NBA 2K17 as Cavs, crushes Celtics
Isaiah Thomas may be coming to terms with his move.
When the Boston Celtics informed the All-Star point guard he was included in the blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving, he was said to be emotionally "wounded."
It appears Thomas has slapped some bandages on those wounds and shifted into revenge mode.
The 28-year-old was seen playing NBA 2K17 on Xbox in the wee hours of Monday. More specifically, while using his confirmed GamerTag, IT was playing as the Cavs and ran up a 47-34 first-half lead on the Celtics.
@World_Wide_Wob Isaiah Thomas on Xbox right now....ππ. Already beating his old team. #NightsWob pic.twitter.com/OPhCmmW41e
β Christian Microulis (@CJMiiv) August 28, 2017
It's worth noting, though, that the deal is hanging in the balance. While the teams announced it last week, the Cavaliers are reportedly asking for a sweetener in light of Thomas' physical exam.
Cleveland originally agreed to surrender Irving in exchange for Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets' unprotected 2018 first-round pick. It's believed the club is concerned about Thomas' hip injury, so it's trying to squeeze another draft pick out of the asset-rich Celtics. The Cavaliers can veto the transaction if they determine the All-NBA guard failed the physical.
"Mr. Fourth Quarter" was an MVP contender last year after putting up 28.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics.
Thomas was the heart and soul of that team, which reached the East finals, but if his recent video game activity is any indication, he's ready for the next chapter.
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