ISAIAH THOMAS shares NBA EXPERIENCE with HS Players at the JAMAL CRAWFORD ELITE 30 CAMP

In 2018 Isaiah Thomas shares his NBA Journey and experience going from Mr. Irrelevant, All-Star to 10-Day Deals. In most years, the final pick in the NBA Draft never plays significant minutes in the league. Mr. Irrelevant is usually just that, someone who gets to hear their name on draft night and then fade into obscurity shortly after. Looking back on drafts from the last decade, there are plenty of No. 60 picks who fit this description – players like Milovan Rakovic, Rashad Wright, Andreas Glyniadakis, Corsley Edwards and many others. However, in recent years, players who were selected last on draft night have surprisingly ended up being contributors in the NBA. Three of the last six Mr. Irrelevants have played multiple years in the league. Isaiah Thomas, who was Mr. Irrelevant in 2011, is obviously the best example, as he was a key member of the Sacramento Kings’ young core while averaging 19.9 points, 6.3 assists and 1.3 steals. The Kings have brought in a number of other point guards – from Jimmer Fredette to Aaron Brooks to Greivis Vasquez – but Thomas has beaten out all of them to keep his starting job. Jamal Crawford & Elite Youth Sports partner for his Annual Camp at Alma Mater Rainier Beach High School in his Hometown of Seattle,Wa. Each participant donated a pair of used/lightly worn shoes in exchange of a camp scholarship. Breakfast, lunch and camp T-Shirt, Adidas backpack and many items to help with each players journey. The Jamal Crawford Family Foundation then donated the 500+ pairs of collected shoes along with 2000 backpacks to local students in need. Isaiah Thomas gave the Players some food for thought about the ups and downs of being an NBA Player under 6ft. It was very emotional for IT because he had to fight adversity his whole life. His love and passion for the GAME has kept him striving for GREATNESS! Jamal Crawford Foundation: Website: https://www.jamalcrawford.com/foundation SUBSCRIBE and stay connected: Filmed & Edited By Al Ward Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWProductions1_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWProductions1/ Website: https://awprofilms.com/ Email: al.ward@comcast.net