Commencing his professional journey in 1993, Stephen A. Smith now finds himself embarking on his fourth decade covering the world of basketball. Throughout the years, Smith has garnered immense respect from both his colleagues and athletes alike, thanks to his unwavering stances and distinctive demeanor. But when he’s not in the hot seat, Smith likes to kick back and chill.

In the April 2023 interview with the NY Times, he confessed his guilty pleasure: watching the 23-year-old TV show “Law and Order” to unwind. Now, in a delicious twist of fate, about six months after Stephen A. Smith spilled the beans about his TV habits, a former LeBron James playoff adversary and teammate shared an interesting fact about the show.

Isaiah Thomas sets a potential goal for Stephen A. Smith

Isaiah Thomas recently took to Instagram, sharing a throwback moment from one of his off-court ventures. Using hashtag #TBT, Thomas posted a series of photos from his time on the set of Law & Order: SVU.?Surprisingly, he shares a common interest with Stephen A. Smith in his love for the famous show as well. In an enthusiastic post, he wrote, “#TBT on set of my favorite show ever LAW & ORDER SVU. Definitely something I checked off my bucket list. Never know where you might see me at.”

Thomas made a guest appearance in the 5th episode of the 19th season of the show titled “Complicated.”?

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The exciting moment occurred in 2017 while Isaiah Thomas was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside LeBron James.

Isaiah is optimistic for an NBA return

Isaiah Thomas is prominently known for his seasons with the Boston Celtics. Being just 5’9, he was tearing opposition defenses while posting MVP-like numbers. It was a rare sight for the entire league.

However, he encountered a significant career setback after a severe hip injury with the Cavaliers. The instance marked a tumultuous journey of a struggle to reclaim his position in the NBA.

Despite grappling with the challenges of securing a stable spot in the league after playing through numerous short-term contracts, Thomas’s determination is unshaken.

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In a recent interview, Thomas shared his optimism for an offer. He shared how he has kept himself in shape along with a positive outlook. He further shared that he still desires to play in the NBA and is willing to go the extra mile always.?