Comeback season: Ex-Celtic Isaiah Thomas makes first NBA appearance in 2 years

Isaiah Thomas, playing for the Celtics in November 2016.Isaiah Thomas hadn’t stepped foot in an NBA game for 709 days, but late in the fourth quarter during Wednesday’s 115-102 victory over the 76ers, he checked in for the Suns.

The former Celtic signed a 10-day contract with Phoenix earlier that same day, inching one step closer to the NBA return he’s been working toward.

“I want to play a few more years in the league, so hopefully this is a setup for that,” Thomas told reporters in Phoenix ahead of Wednesday’s game. “Whatever the opportunity is, I’m ready to make an impact each and every day. Whether I play or not, it’s bigger than putting the ball in the basket for me. I’m able to lead by…