The World’s Shortest Athletes Don’t Find Their Height A Laughing Matter

Isaiah Thomas Has Always Had To Battle Against His Height

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Isaiah Thomas became an NBA superstar with the Boston Celtics, nearly willing them into the NBA Finals in 2017. In one game against the Washington Wizards, he scored a jaw-dropping 53 points. For everything he did, Boston traded the five feet and nine inches tall Thomas to the Cavaliers.

This, sadly, has been the story of Thomas’ career. Despite putting up superstar type numbers, he’s never settled in with a team, always having to battle the negative perception of his height. It doesn’t help that he’s appeared selfish at times in the public eye.