Isaiah Thomas feels he still has a lot to show but is likewise aware that his NBA career could be coming to an end. And like any athlete, it appears the 31-year-old All-Star guard welcomes any of the usual jobs that await. This includes possibly becoming an analyst, a coach or a team executive.
Thomas responded to a question where someone asked him on Twitter what he plans to do after he is done playing NBA ball. These were the three likely things he would be open to doing, a hardly surprising answer since is what most athletes resort to once their careers are over.
As a commentator, it is practically a no-brainer. Most retired players do this nowadays like Dwyane Wade, Reggie Miller, and Jalen Rose. Thomas would be an interesting addition to any panel, sharing insights on the game. He seems like a plausible person to discuss plays since he is rich in experience and calling the plays on the hardwood.
As for a coach, Thomas could have some success in this area. Ideally, guards who become coaches have become successful. Among the ones who did include Steve Kerr, Avery Johnson, and Tyronn Lue. The 5-foot-9 player may need to learn the ropes behind coaching first, meaning it may be best he starts being an assistant first.
Being a team executive would be grand although Thomas may have to work for it. Players who end up in this role are normally the ones who have stayed loyal and finished their careers on a high note. Of the teams he has played, the only notable team that could consider him is the Boston Celtics.
Regardless, it would be best to note that all these are possibilities for Thomas if his NBA career does come to an end. For now, it has not officially been closed with the two-time NBA All-Star believing that he can still be of use to any team. Left out in the cold in free agency, Thomas' best chances could be in the offseason. With the current season on hold, the former Washington Huskie may have to extend his patience as the NBA joins the world in the fight against the coronavirus.
There is no telling what will happen to the 2019-20 NBA season since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised most to stay at home. No sports activities are expected in the next two weeks, possibly longer, until the COVID-19 numbers show a drop in infections.
