Boldly Predicting the Boston Celtics’ 2018-19 Starting Lineup

Point Guard: Isaiah Thomas

Don’t worry, folks–Isaiah Thomas isn’t going anywhere. His contract is up after the 2017-18 season, but I don’t foresee a situation where the Celtics let him go. He’s proven himself to be a superstar after the Sacramento Kings made him the last pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

Realistically, there’s still more room for Thomas to grow, so why would Boston let him walk away now? It’s not going to be cheap getting him back under contract, but it would be a worthwhile investment for this Celtics team.

He’s an offensive spark plug and scrappy defender and has asserted himself as the heart and soul of this lineup.

That should continue to ring true for years to come. Even with some backcourt influx likely on the way, Thomas is a building block for this franchise. It needs to stay that way, and should–at least based on my early predictions for the 2018-19 campaign.

As difficult as it’s going to be from a financial standpoint to bring Thomas back, it’s a must for this club. Whatever it takes to get him back under contract, Danny Ainge needs to make it happen. He’s the on-court catalyst for this team who plays with a chip on his shoulder.

I’d assume he’ll keep excelling in that role for at least the next few years.