As the last man on the Phoenix Suns bench, Isaiah Thomas brings a rare level of playoff experience to the team. Despite playing limited minutes since joining the team, Thomas has made an impact in the locker room and during practices, earning a contract through the end of the season. In an interview with Arizona Sports’ Burns & Gambo, Thomas discussed the team’s approach in the final week of the regular season and their goal of securing a higher position for the playoffs.
The Suns currently hold the seventh seed in the West standings, just behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the coveted sixth spot. Thomas emphasized that aiming for sixth is crucial while also being prepared to participate in the play-in tournament if necessary. With upcoming games that could shift significant standings, avoiding a play-in scenario is critical to finish in a more favorable position.
As Thomas reflected on his time with Phoenix so far, he highlighted how important it was to focus on their own performance while keeping an eye on other teams in the playoff race. The Suns have control over their destiny and are determined to finish strong. Thomas and fans alike will be closely watching every remaining game to see where they ultimately land in the playoff picture.
Despite not playing much time since joining Phoenix, Isaiah Thomas has been an asset to his new teammates both inside and outside of basketball. He brings valuable experience and leadership qualities that have helped motivate and guide them towards their goals.
In conclusion, with just one week left before playoffs begin, Isaiah Thomas urged his teammates not to lose sight of their ultimate goal: making it into a higher seeded spot for postseason action. The competition is fierce this year, but with determination and hard work, anything is possible for this young upstart squad led by experienced veteran players like Thomas himself.
The Suns have played well throughout most of this season but had some struggles recently that put them at risk of missing out on playoffs altogether. However, with Thomas’ help leading from behind as well as solid performances from other key players such as Devin Booker and Kelly Olynyk, there’s still hope for a successful run down stretch of games that could lead to higher seeding or even home court advantage come springtime.
As we enter these final weeks before postseason action begins, it’ll be interesting to see if this young team can put everything together at once and secure themselves a coveted spot among Western Conference contenders come April 14th when tip-off for round one takes place.
