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This mom thought Isaiah Thomas was a child, and she’s the internet’s new favorite person

This is too good.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

This is one of the greatest sports-based interactions with a mom via text message:

Oh no, mom. Why you gotta do Isaiah like that? Honestly, this is pure gold. The internet is dying that Max’s mom thought NBA All Star and new Cavaliers star Isaiah Thomas was a child.

In the mom’s defense: Her son really introduced this in a weird way. Most people would send a text and be like “I just met Isaiah Thomas!” not “Look at this hoodie.” Blame goes both ways on this one. If mom just gave the photo a casual glance or was fixated on the clothing, then she could have easily missed that it was Isaiah.

I think mom got set up on this one.

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