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08:10 AM ET 04.02 | Talk about shedding a label. [Isaiah Thomas] has moved from the last pick in the 2011 NBA draft to a key role in the team's starting lineup. In the community he's creating a different buzz as he explores a broader role, showing up at the City Council for a critical vote on a proposed new arena or at a school as a role model for at-risk students. ... With the 60th pick of the 2011 draft, the Kings chose Thomas, a 5-foot-9 point guard from the University of Washington. Dead last, 50 spots behind Jimmer Fredette, the college scoring machine who inspired Jimmermania. Since February, Thomas has started for the Kings. Before Saturday night's game against the New Jersey Nets, he was averaging 16.1 points and 5.9 assists in the previous 10 games.

Isaiah Thomas, Icon Sports

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April 2, 2012 09:04 AM ET

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Once he learns how to play at least below average defense, then he'll be a good starter. Otherwise, on an actual good team, he'd be a bench sparkplug.

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April 2, 2012 09:14 AM ET

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Its going to Irving period

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April 2, 2012 09:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:04 AM ET 04.02 by KA1Z3R

Once he learns how to play at least below average defense, then he'll be a good starter. Otherwise, on an actual good team, he'd be a bench sparkplug.

Then later in his career, he can go to the Knicks and ruin them.

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April 2, 2012 09:18 AM ET

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Kings have a better win record than the Cavs so why not?

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April 2, 2012 09:33 AM ET

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You Are The Little Engine That Could, Bro.

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April 2, 2012 10:02 AM ET

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Kyrie Irving. Period.

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April 2, 2012 10:40 AM ET

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During my trip to Cali last month I actually watched a Kings game in Sacramento, and I must say this guy REALLY impressed me. Just like Love will get a few votes for MVP, so will isiah. But ROY is already locked in for Kyre no question about that.

But what's up with the HP pavilion arena guys??? It's in terrible shape and service is pathetic.

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April 2, 2012 11:01 AM ET

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The Knicks' fans hate him. Whenever he touched the ball when he played in MSG, everyone was booing.

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April 2, 2012 11:37 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:40 AM ET 04.02 by ESPN

During my trip to Cali last month I actually watched a Kings game in Sacramento, and I must say this guy REALLY impressed me. Just like Love will get a few votes for MVP, so will isiah. But ROY is already locked in for Kyre no question about that.But what's up with the HP pavilion arena guys??? It's in terrible shape and service is pathetic.

Isaiah is a baller! The team is starting to take shape, I like the moves bringing smart back and Isaiah, cousins and evans is solid young core.. The magoofs own ARCO arena so all of the blame should fall on them.. I live in so cal currently and attended a game at arco last year and was amazed at the state of the arena.. Its depressing.. I mean they sold naming rights to the arena to a company that blatantly sells a product that does nothing.