James D. Thomas Jr. (born November 22, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who most recently worked as an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.[1] A 6'8" forward from the University of Texas at Austin, Thomas was the recipient of the 2004-05 NBA Development League Rookie of the Year.[2][3] He played in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Chicago Bulls. After that he took his career overseas.[4] In 2012, he signed with Maccabi Haifa BC.[5] For the 2013–14 season he signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
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Personal information | |
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Born | Schenectady, New York, U.S. | November 22, 1980
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia) |
College | Texas (2000–2004) |
NBA draft | 2004: undrafted |
Playing career | 2004–2015 |
Position | Power forward |
Number | 12, 6, 30 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
2004–2005 | Roanoke Dazzle |
2005 | Portland Trail Blazers |
2005 | Atlanta Hawks |
2005 | Philadelphia 76ers |
2005–2006 | Albany Patroons |
2006 | Chicago Bulls |
2006–2008 | Climamio Bologna |
2008–2009 | Erdemirspor |
2009–2010 | Bancatercas Teramo |
2010–2011 | Erdemirspor |
2011–2012 | Givova Scafati |
2012–2013 | Maccabi Haifa |
2013 | Titanes del Licey |
2013 | Soles de Mexicali |
2013–2014 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
2014 | Titanes del Licey |
2014–2015 | Academia Montana |
2015 | Marinos de Anzoátegui |
As coach: | |
2015–2016 | Maine Red Claws (assistant) |
2017–2019 | Schenectady HS (girls) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Notes
edit- ^ Meet the 2015-16 Red Claws
- ^ 5 Q’s With James Thomas
- ^ Will Bynum Named D-League Rookie of the Year Archived December 24, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ James Thomas. eurobasket.com
- ^ 2013 stats
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com