Isaiah Thomas Says He’s Pain-Free After Undergoing Hip Surgery

Isaiah Thomas with the Lakers in 2018. Photo by Jevone Moore/Cal Sport Media/CSM/REX/Shutterstock

Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas played only 52 games in the last two NBA seasons, struggling with a nagging hip surgery that limited his production on the floor. However, after undergoing surgery in May, Thomas is now ready to get back to action.

In a recent chat with ESPN, Thomas says he’s feeling rejuvenated and is finally pain-free.

“It’s like night and day for me,” said Thomas. “There’s no more pain. I’ve got my full range of motion. For three years, I was trying to play the best players in the world on one leg.”

According to Thomas, he is now able to play basketball at the highest level again. “Now, I can lift weights. I can squat low. I can work out twice a day. I’m able to cut and move and stop, able to cut and go. I feel like I’m 31 years old again. And now, I have scientific evidence to show that.”

Thomas’ hip problems began during an All-Star campaign with Boston Celtics during 2016/17 when he led the organization to Eastern Conference finals. Knowing his health issues, the Celtics traded him to Cleveland Cavaliers in the offseason in a trade that landed them Kyrie Irving.

Thomas failed to make an impression in Cleveland, missing almost half of 2017/18 while rehabbing and being a non-factor upon his return. He later bounced back around the league, spending time with Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Washington Wizards.

In 40 games with Wizards last season, he averaged 12.2 points.