The Players' Tribune

Chapter 3: Ascent

Isaiah Thomas

Isaiah Thomas

NBA

Welcome to Book of Isaiah II, a documentary series that chronicles the life of Isaiah Thomas as he faces the challenges of playing for a new team.

In Chapter 3, Isaiah looks back on his exit meeting with the Boston Celtics, and forward as he recovers from his hip injury. Isaiah explains why he opted out of surgery, and the feeling of working with a new trainer to get back onto the court.

For more from Isaiah Thomas, visit  isaiahthomas.com.

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