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Denver Nuggets: Three bold predictions for Isaiah Thomas

By James Siegle

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 13: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets around Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 13: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets around Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) /

Isaiah will lead Denver to its first playoff appearance in six years…and redevelop his reputation.

Fourteen months ago, NBA fans revered the five-foot-nine dynamo who played with the heart of a lion. Battling grief for the loss of his sister, Isaiah averaged 27.4 points and 7.1 assists in a tight seven-game series victory over Washington.

In the midst of personal tragedy, IT gritted his teeth and pushed the Celtics forward. His 53-point performance in Game Two’s overtime win was a historical moment in sports. Isaiah’s perseverance was an NBA feel-good story…and a teachable moment for young fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have news for you. That little man with the giant heart hasn’t vanished.

He’s back and wearing a Nuggets uniform.

At the end of the day, Thomas will likely score in bunches and fill a significant bench role for Denver. But that won’t be Isaiah’s biggest contribution.

Thomas has arrived to bring Denver back to the playoffs. He also aims to re-establish himself at the top. IT has proven himself time and time again. From last-picked, undersized guard to MVP candidate. From grieving tragedy victim to playoff hero. Now he will do it again. From down-and-out “former superstar” to great once more.

Isaiah will show Denver’s young stars what success looks like….backbreaking work and undying confidence. This one-time superstar…slept on repeatedly…will lift himself by the bootstraps to prove everyone wrong once again. Leading Denver to the playoffs in the process. Jokic, Harris and Murray will have front-row seats.

You can bet they’ll bring their notebooks.

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Thomas won’t just hand out basketball pointers. He’ll change the way Denver approaches the game. He’ll simultaneously re-establish a winning culture in Denver…as he’s re-establishing himself.

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