During his time with the Celtics, two-time All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas played through injuries during the playoffs, and it was costly.
Thomas, who was dealing with hip issues, suited up for Boston in the 2017 postseason even after learning that his sister died in a car accident. He scored 53 points against the Wizards in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but the Celtics were then eliminated in the subsequent Eastern Conference Finals.
The guard was traded that offseason. After the trade, medical examinations revealed news about Thomas’ health so concerning that the move was nearly voided. He suffered a torn labrum and other injuries to his right hip that were exacerbated by playing through the pain.