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Why Isaiah Thomas Was Rightfully Selected into the All-Star Game

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The coaches got it right by voting Isaiah Thomas into this year’s NBA All-Star Game.

On June 23 of 2011, hundreds of basketball prospects eagerly waited for their names to be called during the NBA Draft. One college standout from the University of Washington unfortunately had to wait until the end of the draft before hearing his name called.

“With the 60th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Isaiah Thomas from the University of Washington,” said current NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

The last pick in the draft, a title commonly referred to as ‘Mr.