James Thomas (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 22, 1980 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Texas (2000–2004) |
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2004–2015 |
| 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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James D. Thomas Jr. (born in Schenectady, New York, on November 22, 1980) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward, known for his strong defense and rebounding. James Thomas also worked as an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws in the NBA Development League (now called the G League).
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Early Life and College Basketball
James Thomas grew up in Schenectady, New York. He went to Hargrave Military Academy for high school. After that, he played college basketball for the University of Texas at Austin from 2000 to 2004. During his time at Texas, he became a key player for the team.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, James Thomas began his professional basketball journey. He played for several teams in different leagues.
NBA and D-League Experience
Thomas started his career in the NBA Development League (D-League). He played for the Roanoke Dazzle and was named the D-League Rookie of the Year in 2005. This award goes to the best new player in the league. He also made the All-NBDL Second Team that year.
His talent earned him a chance to play in the NBA. He played for four different NBA teams:
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, James Thomas played basketball in other countries. He played for teams in:
- Italy (like Climamio Bologna and Givova Scafati)
- Turkey (Erdemirspor)
- Israel (Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Rishon LeZion)
- Dominican Republic (Titanes del Licey)
- Mexico (Soles de Mexicali)
- Venezuela (Marinos de Anzoátegui)
He continued to show his skills and passion for the game around the world.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, James Thomas started coaching. From 2015 to 2016, he was an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws. Later, from 2017 to 2019, he coached the girls' basketball team at Schenectady High School in his hometown.
Career Highlights
James Thomas achieved several important awards during his career:
- NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2005)
- All-NBDL Second Team (2005)
- CBA Newcomer of the Year (2006)
- All-CBA First Team (2006)
- CBA All-Defensive First Team (2006)
These awards show his strong performance as a player, especially his defensive skills.
See also
In Spanish: James Thomas para niños
