{"id":16361,"date":"2025-01-28T16:51:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=16361"},"modified":"2025-01-28T16:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:54:52","slug":"isaiah-thomas-eyes-nba-comeback-via-g-league-top-5-players-who-made-successful-returns-after-years-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/isaiah-thomas-eyes-nba-comeback-via-g-league-top-5-players-who-made-successful-returns-after-years-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Isaiah Thomas eyes NBA comeback via G League: Top 5 players who made successful returns after years away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two-time All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas is eyeing a comeback to the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a>. On Monday, he signed with the Utah Jazz&rsquo;s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Thomas hasn&rsquo;t started an NBA game since the 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last year, he appeared in six games for the Phoenix Suns, the team he played for back in 2014-2015.<\/p><p>Thomas&rsquo; career took a hit after suffering a major hip injury in 2016-17. Since then, he has played for eight different NBA teams. While being 35-year-old, his comeback looks slim but it is not out of the question.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\"I've been in all situations. From a MF that don't play, franchise player, all that. Don't take this s&mdash; for granted. Embrace the journey. It ain't always going to be sweet. Y'all know what I'm dealing with right now. I'm trying to get back in.\" <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d9jrIKG3ov\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/d9jrIKG3ov<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pWtm3HSJ2B\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/pWtm3HSJ2B<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ballislife\/status\/1883897614556696810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>If Thomas does make it back to the NBA, he wouldn&rsquo;t be the first player to successfully return after a lengthy absence. Here are the top 5 players who made remarkable comebacks after years away from the league:<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P.J Tucker<\/h2><p>Tucker&rsquo;s NBA career took a wild path. After being waived by the Toronto Raptors in 2007, he played overseas in Israel, Ukraine, Italy, and Germany. After dominating in Europe, Tucker joined the NBA again with the Phoenix Suns in 2012. <\/p><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/miami-heat-suspend-jimmy-butler-indefinitely-for-walking-out-of-practice-ahead-of-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler indefinitely for walking out of practice ahead of trade deadline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/stephen-curry-has-classy-gesture-towards-lakers-jj-redicks-sons\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Warriors&rsquo; superstar Stephen Curry has classy gesture towards Lakers&rsquo; JJ Redick&rsquo;s sons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/shaquille-oneal-shares-heart-melting-message-for-lil-bro-kobe-bryant-on-his-fifth-death-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal shares heart-melting message for &lsquo;lil bro&rsquo; Kobe Bryant on his fifth death anniversary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magic Johnson<\/h2><p>Magic&rsquo;s story is legendary. After retiring in 1991 due to his HIV diagnosis, Johnson made a comeback in 1996. He rejoined the Lakers for one final season before officially retiring the same year.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-img\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/e48da6fef5344aa5871b51fe32a9580a-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15223\"><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damien Wilkins<\/h2><p>Wilkins had a unique journey. After brief stints with the 76ers and Hawks, he played internationally before returning to the NBA through the D-League. His hard work paid off when he earned another shot with the Indiana Pacers in 2017 after a series of overseas seasons.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joey Dorsey<\/h2><p>After a short NBA career, Dorsey found success in Europe, winning the EuroLeague with Olympiacos in 2012. After a few years overseas, Dorsey returned to the NBA with the Houston Rockets in 2015, playing 67 games in his final full season in the league.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michael Jordan<\/h2><p>Arguably the most famous comeback in NBA history. After retiring in 1993, Jordan returned in 1995 with the Chicago Bulls, leading them to three more championships. He retired again in 1999 but came back in 2001 with the Washington Wizards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two-time All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas is eyeing a comeback to the NBA. On Monday, he signed with the Utah Jazz&rsquo;s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Thomas hasn&rsquo;t started an NBA game since the 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. 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