Last year, Isaiah Thomas quarterbacking the second unit was one of the biggest reasons, if not the biggest, for the Celtics late season surge into the playoffs. This year, as he has in years past, Thomas is going on the record saying he wants to start, but will do what's best for the team.
#Celtics Isaiah Thomas if he's content as 6th man: Hell, no. Everyone wants to start. But I'm a team player, will do whatever best for team.— Scott Souza (@scott_souza) September 2, 2015
Thomas was asked if he's warmed up to prospect of coming off bench.