Former Celtics Star Isaiah Thomas on Bond with Boston: ‘Second Home to Me’

In three seasons with the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas quickly captured the hearts of the fan base, making an improbable ascension into an MVP candidate.

Former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas appeared on the newest episode of the View From The Rafters podcast and discussed his bond with the city of Boston.

"I needed a opportunity," Thomas said. "I needed a team to give me an opportunity that I always felt that I deserved. And then the city — not just the organization — but the city I think needed a player like myself, and it just came together. Like you naming all those legendary players that I got to build relationships with and be friends with, and I was only there for two and a half years. You would think I won the championships that the Celtics are known for winning, and the city of Boston is known for winning. But it was just something that you can't — I guess you can't describe. Cause my love is the same for the city, it feels like a second home to me."

Thomas may not have led the Celtics to a title during his stint with the team, but he made an improbable ascension into an MVP candidate and Boston made the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the team and reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017.

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