Jim Thomas (basketball) facts for kids
| Atlanta Hawks | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | October 19, 1960 Lakeland, Florida |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| High school | Nova (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Indiana (1979–1983) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1983–1994 | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 1983–1985 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||
| 1985 | Evansville Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 1985 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Kansas City Sizzlers | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Calgary 88's | |||||||||||||
| 1988–1989 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1989 | Ferro Carril Oeste | |||||||||||||
| 1989 | Temuco | |||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1990 | Minnesota Timberwolves | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Omaha Racers | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Calgary 88's | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Omaha Racers | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Baloncesto Murcia | |||||||||||||
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| 1996–1999 | Toronto Raptors (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2004 | Indiana (assistant) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–present | Atlanta Hawks (assistant) | |||||||||||||
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Jim Thomas, born on October 19, 1960, is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and was 6 feet 3 inches tall. After his playing career, he became a basketball coach.
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High School Basketball Days
Jim Thomas played basketball at Nova High School in Davie, Florida. He was a competitive player there.
College Career Highlights
Thomas played college basketball for Indiana University from 1979 to 1983. He was a key player for head coach Bobby Knight. In 1981, he helped his team win the national championship.
During the 1981 championship game, Jim was the "sixth man," meaning he often came off the bench. He played a big role in the 63–50 win against North Carolina. He grabbed nine rebounds, helping his team secure the title. Because of his great performance, he was named to the 1981 Final Four All-Tournament Team.
Professional Basketball Journey
Jim Thomas played professionally in the NBA (National Basketball Association). He played for the Indiana Pacers, L.A. Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves between 1983 and 1990.
He also played for several teams in the CBA. In 1993, his team, the Omaha Racers, won the CBA Championship. This was a big achievement in his professional career.
Playing for Team USA
Jim Thomas also represented the U.S. national team. He played in the 1982 FIBA World Championship. His team performed very well and won the silver medal in this international competition.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Jim Thomas became an assistant basketball coach and a scout for several NBA teams. In 2013, he joined the coaching staff of the Atlanta Hawks, where he continues to help players improve their game.
