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SLC Stars Activate Two-Time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas

January 28, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Salt Lake City Stars News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, announced today the activation of Isaiah Thomas from the team's returning player rights.

A two-time NBA All-Star (2016, 2017), Thomas (5-9, 185, Washington) owns a 12-year NBA career, appearing in 556 games (368 starts) with career averages of 17.5 points with 2.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. The former All-NBA performer most notably played with the Boston Celtics, where he earned his career-best statistical seasons from 2015-17, averaging 24.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists, while making three consecutive playoff appearances (2015-17).

The Tacoma, Wash., native appeared in six games for the Phoenix Suns at the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBA season. Prior to earning his call-up to Phoenix, Thomas made his return to basketball with the SLC Stars on March 6, 2024, posting averages of 32.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in four G League games, including two 34-point outings on March 12 (vs. Wisconsin) and March 16 (vs. Grand Rapids). During his stint with the Stars he connected on .445 (25-56) of attempts from three-point range.

The Stars host the newly established Valley Suns (Phoenix Suns affiliate) for a back-to-back set at the Maverik Center, beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for AAPI Heritage Night, followed by the Stars annual Autism Acceptance Night on Jan. 29; featuring uniforms designed to raise awareness for those on the spectrum. Both contests tip off at 7:00 p.m. MT and will be broadcast LIVE on Jazz+ and ESPN+.

Tickets for this week's games, as well as the remainder of the Stars season, are available on slcstars.com/tickets.

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