Jamel Thomas facts for kids
| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1976 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Abraham Lincoln (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Providence (1995–1999) |
| NBA Draft | 1999 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1999–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 1999 | Boston Celtics |
| 1999–2000 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2000–2001 | Quad City Thunder |
| 2001 | Memphis Houn'Dawgs |
| 2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2001–2002 | Phoenix Eclipse |
| 2002–2003 | Lauretana Biella |
| 2003–2004 | Apollon Patras |
| 2004–2005 | Navigo.it Teramo |
| 2005 | Panellinios |
| 2006 | Montepaschi Siena |
| 2006–2007 | Beşiktaş |
| 2007 | Angelico Biella |
| 2007–2008 | Eldo Napoli |
| 2008–2009 | Olympia Larissa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jamel Thomas is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on July 19, 1976. Jamel played as a guard and forward during his career. He is known for playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and for many teams overseas.
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Jamel Thomas's Basketball Journey
Jamel Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up loving basketball. He played college basketball at Providence College. He graduated in 1999.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Jamel Thomas played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played during the 1999–2000 and 2000–01 seasons.
NBA Teams
In the 1999–2000 season, he played three games for the Boston Celtics. He also played four games for the Golden State Warriors. In the 2000–01 season, he played five games with the New Jersey Nets. Jamel also signed with other NBA teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz. However, he did not play in any official NBA games for those teams.
Playing Around the World
Jamel Thomas also played in other basketball leagues. He spent two seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 2000, he was named the CBA Rookie of the Year. This is a big award for new players.
After playing in the CBA and a short time in the American Basketball Association (ABA), Jamel moved overseas. He played for many teams in countries like Turkey and Italy. For example, in 2006–07, he played for Beşiktaş and Angelico Biella. His career overseas lasted until 2009.
Life After Basketball
Jamel Thomas has a younger half-brother named Sebastian Telfair. Sebastian also played in the NBA. Jamel also has a cousin, Stephon Marbury, who was a famous basketball player.
Jamel Thomas wrote a book about his life. The book is called The Beautiful Struggle. It was released in September 2008. In his book, Jamel shares stories about his life and his family members.
See also
In Spanish: Jamel Thomas para niños
