Isaiah Thomas would like to play in EuroLeague: « I just want to HOOP »
Mar 9, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Isaiah Thomas (4) looks to drive in during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Former NBA star Isaiah Thomas is generating buzz on social media after discussing a possible move to EuroLeague. At 36 years old, the American point guard seems ready to cross the Atlantic to continue his basketball career in Europe.
A Career on Hold in the NBA
« Thinking about slidin to the Euro league…. I just want to HOOP », Thomas wrote on social media, sparking a strong reaction in the basketball world. This statement comes as more and more NBA players are crossing the Atlantic, with former names from the North American league being convinced by EuroLeague.
Thinking about slidin to the Euro league…. I just want to HOOP 🏁
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) December 26, 2025
Recently, Cameron Payne signed with Partizan Belgrade, and Isaiah Thomas could be the next to follow this path to test himself in Europe. His message has attracted the attention of Malcolm Delaney, who played in the NBA but especially in EuroLeague, with Bayern Munich, Lokomotiv Kuban, as well as Olimpia Milan and Barcelona.
« It’s fun, man… the best basketball atmosphere in the world », commented the former Chalon guard, sharing his perspective on European basketball.
NBA All-Star in 2016 and 2017
Thomas has 556 NBA regular season appearances and was selected to the All-Star Game twice in 2016 and 2017. In recent years, the Tacoma, Washington native has struggled to secure a long-term role, last playing with the Phoenix Suns in 2024. His career has been split between the NBA and G-League, but his talent remains undeniable. The former Washington Huskies star also experienced FIBA basketball with Team USA during the international windows in November 2021.
EuroLeague could represent the perfect opportunity for Thomas to get playing time and demonstrate that he can still contribute at the highest level. It remains to be seen whether he can do better than Kemba Walker, a former NBA scoring point guard who had a lackluster stint with AS Monaco in 2023-2024.
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