Okay, so I was digging into Isaiah Thomas’s career earnings today, and man, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. I mean, we’re talking about a legendary player, but the numbers, when you really look at them, are kinda surprising.
First, I started by just trying to get a general overview. You know, basic Google search. That led me down a bit of a rabbit hole. I ended up going to multiple different sites, to find every detail.
The Peak Years (Boston)
We all remember those insane seasons with the Celtics, right? Dude was dropping points like crazy and playing his heart out. So, naturally, that’s where the bulk of his money came from, at least that’s what my eyes had seen.
Specifically, I wanted to know, what I could have made, if I were him.
The Fall and the Minimums
And then…the hip injury. That’s where things get messy. After Boston, it felt like he was bouncing around from team to team, often on minimum deals. I felt a little bummed. It’s tough to see a superstar go through that.
- Started to see “veteran minimum” contracts pop up a lot.
- Short-term deals, 10-day contracts. It was like, the complete opposite of those Celtics years.
- My eyes noticied, some teams only took him to fill their spots.
- I think, some of them even didn’t want to pay him.
Putting It All Together
So, after digging through all that, I came to realize. Isaiah had that initial burst of good money, but then the injuries really changed the trajectory of his earning potential. I’m not a sports analyst. It’s just what I saw.
It really makes you appreciate how fragile a career in professional sports can be. One injury can change everything. Made me think, it’s great, and I should be working harder.
