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.…