CELTICS STAR THOMAS STRIPS FOR MAGAZINE

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas landed a spot on one of the three covers of the ESPN Body Issue magazine released on Monday.

The image shows Thomas’ bare back before the photo is cut off halfway down the two-time NBA All-Star’s buttocks.

In another photo, he faces the camera head on, with nothing but a kelly green sweatband on his head, a few of his trademark wristbands on one wrist, and an orange basketball covering his manhood.

Thomas’ torso was also somewhat obscured due to the extensive collection of tattoos the 28-year-old has covering his upper body.

In his accompanying interview with ESPN The Magazine, Thomas talks about his biggest and perhaps only real shortcoming on the court — his height.

“Damon Stoudamire was one of my favourite players growing up; he was 5-10 and a left-handed guy like me, and I definitely tried to pattern my game after him,” said the 5 ft. 10 ins. Thomas.

“He’s someone I definitely looked up to. When I was younger, my team-mates and my coach called me Mighty Mouse after him. I got a Mighty Mouse tattoo because of him.”