Isaiah Thomas is attempting another NBA comeback, and got off to a great start in his G League debut for the Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday night.

SALT LAKE CITY — Isaiah Thomas showed he is still a potent scorer, pouring in 40 points Tuesday night in his return to the NBA G League. The two-time NBA All-Star was activated by the Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday and shot 13 for 28 from the field and had eight assists in their 122-115 loss to the Valley Suns.

The Salt Lake City Stars, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Utah Jazz, announced today the activation of Isaiah Thomas from the team’s returning player rights. A two-time NBA All-Star (2016,