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How the Cavaliers prodded Isaiah Thomas to new heights

How exactly did Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas morph from a backup point guard dismissed by two lottery teams into the All-NBA face of one of the league's most storied franchises? The Cleveland Cavaliers deserve some of the credit. Thomas, acquired by Boston at February's deadline that year, had given the Celtics the offensive jolt they so desperately needed to take the next step in their building process.