Isaiah Thomas making diet changes, wants to play until 40

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Former Boston Celtics All-Star Kevin Garnett turned 40 on Thursday. Earlier this week, current Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas reaffirmed that he desires to play until the same age.

Following his exit interview with the Celtics earlier this month, Thomas detailed how he’s prepared to change his diet in hopes of prolonging his NBA career. During his media tour at the draft lottery on Tuesday night, Thomas repeated that desire and also detailed some other areas of his game he plans to work on this offseason.

“I’m not that old, but the greatest players, the best players always took care of their bodies the best,” the 27-year-old Thomas said after his exit interview. “You look at older guys like Ray Allen. Not to go that far to take care of my body — because he’s a little crazy with that — but I just want to play at a high level for a long time.

Among the things Isaiah Thomas wants to improve in his game are his passing out of double-teams and his off-the-dribble shooting. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

“I know guys like Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant, you’ve got to take care of your body. That’s half the battle of performing out …

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