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NBA Power Rankings: Eastern Conference point guards

By Parker Hurley

Feb 20, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) is a good option in these DraftKings daily picks for today. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) is a good option in these DraftKings daily picks for today. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Isaiah Thomas

Named after the legendary point guard of the Piston, Isaiah Thomas is starting to create his own name for himself around the NBA. He is the bonafide go-to player for the Boston Celtics on offense and may be carrying his club deep into the playoffs this summer.

The Celtics have been known recently as a team that can play all 15 players but does not have the dynamic player to put them over the top. The addition of Al Horford helped in a big way, but he does not handle the ball. Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, Jaylen Brown these are all stud defenders who cannot score when the game is on the line. This is what makes Thomas so important.

Thomas is their instant offense and primary playmaker. He has a usage rating of 33.3 this season, which is right among the highest in the NBA. However, it is what the Celtics need as he is turning into points, assists and open shots for others. He is averaging 26 points per game this season which would be a career high.

The Celtics are a much worse basketball team without Thomas, and Thomas is clearly the most valuable player on the Celtics. If he can make the best of his chances in the playoffs this season, he will be catching the world’s eye and turning his name into one associated with the elite players in 2017.

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