Isaiah Thomas tried to play basketball forever. Now he can approach this quest from a different tact. Hired by the Boston Celtics this past week as a pro and college scout, Thomas can tell his higher-ups he knows of this savvy 5-foot-9 lefty guard out in Tacoma, Washington, who would be an ideal fit for the franchise. Someone capable of scoring a big number when needed. Or a last-second shot to win a conference title. Above all, always a competitor. Ah, for now, Thomas -- two years removed from his last NBA game -- will report to the Celtics, a team he played for in 2017-19, as a talent sleuth. This is so dope! Congrats killa @isaiahthomas https://t.co/iDjhYrykqP — Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) May 14, 2026 This job for Thomas, 37, just makes a whole lot of sense. He is as devoted to the game of basketball as anyone who played it. He spent 13 seasons in the NBA with 11 teams and made his last league appearance by playing six games for the Phoenix Suns in 2024.…