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“I had two welcome-to-the-NBA moments,” Thomas said with a laugh. “In the first game of the season, we were playing the Lakers. Now, Kobe Bryant is my favorite player. When I checked into the game, Paul Westphal said, ‘Okay, Isaiah, you got Kobe.’ I kind of looked behind me. I didn’t think he was talking to me. I asked, ‘I got Kobe?!’ It didn’t seem real. So I start guarding Kobe. As he was backing me down, I was smiling. That’s my favorite player and I was guarding him. It was crazy. He scored a couple of times, but I stopped him a couple of times. I was happy with that.” HoopsWorld

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“Then, when we were playing the Heat in Miami, I blew past LeBron James,” Thomas said. “He did it on purpose, but I didn’t realize he was letting me go by him. I got past him and put up a lay-up, but he swatted it off the backboard. That was one of his biggest blocks of the year. He looked at me and said, ‘Welcome to the NBA, lil homie.’ Those were my two welcome-to-the-NBA moments, from two of the best players to ever play the game.” HoopsWorld

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Isaiah Thomas: That boy @Jason Terry is going hammer on the sonics.... Twitter

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In honor of one of the NBA’s all-time greats, the Sacramento Kings continue to celebrate the legacy of Oscar Robertson, both on and off the court, by awarding the 2012 Oscar Robertson Triple-Double Award to Isaiah Thomas. The Oscar Robertson Triple-Double Award winner is selected by a panel of local sports media journalists and presented to the deserving Kings player who best exemplifies winning characteristics, both as an athlete and a conscientious citizen active in the community. Deconstructed, the “triple” signifies on-court accomplishments: He is a team leader, embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and plays an outstanding all-around game, whereas the “double” signifies his impact off the court by demonstrating commitment to community service and family. NBA.com

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The Kings have made a push for Thomas to be considered for Rookie of the Year. Irving is the favorite. "I don't know," Thomas said when asked about winning Rookie of the Year. "Kyrie Irving is far ahead of the pack, but anything can happen. I'm going to try to finish this season off a great way individually and team-wise." Sacramento Bee

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Jorge Sierra: Kings guard Isaiah Thomas has hired new representation: Andy Miller. Twitter

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Jason Thompson: Congrats to Our Rook @Isaiah Thomas on Gettin Rookie Of the Month......Keep up the Good Work Youngin Twitter

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Isaiah Thomas: I respect @LeBron James so much more now playin against him! Best OVERALL talent n the league. U aint gotta block my shot like that tho lol Twitter

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Jason Jones: DeMarcus Cousins asked if the league could get Jeremy Lin into the Rook/Soph game "Why can't they get Isaiah in?" Twitter

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Isaiah Thomas: Just Had a great talk with @iamisiahthomas.. "there are no such things as 'bad days' when your living your DREAM everyday smile n be happy" Twitter

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Isaiah Thomas still showed some swelling Thursday night around the third metacarpal head (knuckle) of his left hand. He sustained a small chip fracture in the knuckle Monday night in New Orleans. The Kings' rookie guard said he can deal with the pain. What bothers him is the lack of flexibility in the finger. "It's tough to catch and shoot," he said. "I've been trying to adjust it by shooting a lot and seeing how I can do a little different. Once the swelling goes down, it'll be all right." Sacramento Bee

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Tom Ziller: Isaiah Thomas started online classes to finish his degree earlier this week. He's also been one of the Kings' better players this season. Twitter

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Thomas never pictured the draft going that way. He figured that if he did start to slip, a regional team would have scooped the Tacoma native up at No. 51. It never happened. “I would have love to been a Portland Trail Blazer,” Thomas told CSNNW.com. “I definitely thought the Blazers were going to pick me up late in the second round, but things happen for a reason.” CSNNW.com

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Already loaded at the point guard position, it was very unlikely the Blazers would have drafted another point guard after selecting Duke standout Nolan Smith in the first round. “They passed on me twice. That hurt, but it all worked out for the best,” Thomas said. “I had a good workout when I came to Portland prior, but I guess they had other plans.” CSNNW.com

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Isaiah Thomas: And so yall can quit asking me NO I DON'T REGRET LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY.. I left my stamp on a GREAT program n STILL will get my DEGREE n 2012 Twitter

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Isaiah Thomas: On a positive note I'm still enrolled in school at @UW and will graduate this year! Twitter

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LaMarcus Aldridge: Man big thanks to @Jeff Pendergraph @Wesley Matthews @Jamal Crawford @Kevin Durant @TJ Ford @Isaiah Thomas man everybody Twitter

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Isaiah Thomas: My big bro @Jamal Crawford got AND1 handles and 1 of best scorer's EVER.. Hes UNguardable, goin up against him err day makes me way better #HT Twitter

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Looks like lockout basketball in Sacramento coming closer to becoming a reality. Kings forward Donté Greene appeared on the Carmichael Dave Show and said the Goon Squad Classic is rounding into form. Who’s playing? He’s received commitments from Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and Houston Rockets point guard Jonny Flynn along with fellow Kings teammates Jason Thompson, Hassan Whiteside, Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins. Greene also has Twitter commitments from new rookie Isaiah Thomas and J.J. Hickson. The Kings forward is working on wooing Kevin Durant , Rudy Gay and soon-to-be rookie-sensation Jimmer Fredette to play as well. Cowbellkingdom.com

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Isaiah Thomas: Not cutting my hair till the lockout is OVER!!! Twitter

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