NBA: Biggest x-factors heading into the final month of the season
By Kyle Crabbe
The Golden Nugget
The Denver Nuggets have found themselves maturing nicely this season lead by Nikola Jokic. The 2018-19 Nuggets have been able to battle virtually all season with the defending champions for the top seed in the Western Conference all season.
However, what might become a x-factor to the Nuggets surpassing the Warriors could be the return of 2018 free agent pick-up Isaiah Thomas. Thomas is a career 18 point per game scorer who will be able to give the Denver bench significant punch. As we head toward the regular season finish line, Thomas might be a piece that allows the Denver team to take the next step to becoming a championship caliber team this season.
In addition to Isaiah Thomas with the Nuggets, I believe there’s also a handful of other players in the NBA that could be something of a lucky charm if they are to play major roles down the stretch for their respective teams.
Here I list out six other players with Isaiah Thomas to make a “ Lucky 7” that can have big time effects on their teams and the playoff race.