Isaiah Thomas (G, BOS) - Fantasy Basketball Draft Sleepers

Perhaps no player burst onto the scene in the 2013-2014 season as loudly as Isaiah Thomas.  In that season the diminutive guard averaged 20.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.8 three pointers made per game for the Sacramento Kings.  He then signed a new deal with the Phoenix Suns, but got off to a disappointing start while battling for playing time.  But 46 games into the season he was dealt to the Boston Celtics, where he seemed to find his mojo once again.  Despite just 26 minutes per game off the bench, Thomas posted 19.0 points, 5.4 assists, and 2.3 three pointers made per game.

Thomas may see his draft stock get lowered as he is likely not to start.  However, when he was on the floor last year Thomas had an unbelievable usage rate of 32.8.  That rate puts him in company with the likes of LeBron James and DeMarcus Cousins.  With no other true point guards in Boston, Brad Stevens will rely on Thomas to be the team’s top scorer and assist man while also being an elite option in terms of three pointers made and free throw percentage.