Malcolm Thomas (basketball, born 1988) facts for kids
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Thomas dunking for Khimki in 2018
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| No. 4 – Sagesse SC | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 8, 1988 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| High school | Crawford (San Diego, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| League | LBL |
| Career history | |
| 2011 | Mobis Phoebus |
| 2011–2012 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2012 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2012 | →Austin Toros |
| 2012 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2012 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2012 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2012–2013 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2013 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2013 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2013 | →Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2013 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2013 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2013–2014 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2013–2014 | →Austin Toros |
| 2014 | Utah Jazz |
| 2014–2015 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2015 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 2015–2016 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2016–2017 | Jilin Northeast Tigers |
| 2017–2019 | Khimki |
| 2019 | Shanxi Loongs |
| 2019–2020 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2020 | Bayern Munich |
| 2021 | Unicaja |
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Malcolm Iseiah Thomas (born November 8, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Sagesse Club in the Lebanese Basketball League (LBL). Malcolm played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs. There, he was named to the All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) second-team twice.
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Early Life and Family
Malcolm Thomas was born in Columbia, Missouri. His father, also named Malcolm Thomas, was a talented basketball player. His father was even chosen in the 1985 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Malcolm was raised by his mother and aunts. He played basketball at Crawford High School in San Diego, California. In his final year, he helped his team win a championship title.
College Basketball Journey
Malcolm started his college career at Pepperdine University. As a freshman, he scored about 12.5 points and grabbed 8.8 rebounds per game.
He then moved to San Diego City College. There, he was a star player, averaging 21.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks. He was even named co-Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his conference. Malcolm thought about joining the 2009 NBA draft early but decided to wait.
He then played two seasons for the San Diego State Aztecs. He was named to the All-MWC second team twice. In his senior year, he was also on the MWC All-Defensive team. This was because he was great at getting rebounds and blocked shots. His team made it to the "Sweet 16" round of the NCAA Tournament that season. Malcolm finished his college career as one of the best shot blockers and rebounders in his school's history.
Professional Basketball Career
Malcolm Thomas was not chosen in the 2011 NBA draft. However, he soon began his professional career.
Starting Out (2011–2012)
In 2011, Malcolm signed a contract to play for Mobis Phoebus in the Korean Basketball League. He played very well, averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds. Even though he was doing great, the team wanted a more experienced player and released him. They still paid him for the rest of his contract.
Later in 2011, Malcolm joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was also sent to their minor league team, the Los Angeles D-Fenders. He played his first NBA game with the San Antonio Spurs in January 2012. He also played for the Austin Toros and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He even reached the D-League finals with the D-Fenders.
Playing Overseas and in the NBA (2012–2014)
In 2012, Malcolm signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv, a team in Israel. He played well in Europe, but his playing time decreased after the team signed another player. He left the team in February 2013.
He then returned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Soon after, he signed short contracts with the Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He played for the Bulls for the rest of the 2012-13 season.
In November 2013, Malcolm rejoined the Los Angeles D-Fenders. He also signed with the San Antonio Spurs again and played for their minor league team, the Austin Toros. In February 2014, he was named an All-Star in the NBA D-League.
Moving Around Teams (2014–2016)
Malcolm was traded to several NBA teams in 2014, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. He then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played five games for them but had to leave due to a knee injury. He later rejoined the 76ers but was waived again.
In 2015, he played for the Piratas de Quebradillas in Puerto Rico. In 2015-16, he returned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders for a fourth time. He also briefly signed with the Meralco Bolts in the Philippines but was released due to an injury.
International Play (2016–Present)
Since 2016, Malcolm has played for several international teams.
- In 2016, he joined the Jilin Northeast Tigers in China.
- From 2017 to 2019, he played for Khimki, a team in Russia.
- In 2019, he played for the Shanxi Loongs in China.
- From 2019 to 2020, he was with Fenerbahçe in Turkey, where he won the Turkish Cup in 2020.
- In 2020, he signed with Bayern Munich in Germany.
- In 2021, he played for Unicaja in Spain.
- From 2021 to 2022, he was with Petkim Spor in Turkey.
- From 2022 to 2023, he played for BC Samara in Russia.
- In 2023, he joined Wonju DB Promy in South Korea.
- From 2023 to 2024, he played for ONVO Büyükçekmece in Turkey.
- In January 2025, Malcolm signed with the Sagesse SC in Lebanon.
The Basketball Tournament (TBT)
In the summer of 2017, Malcolm played in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). This tournament is shown on ESPN. He played for a team called A Few Good Men. Malcolm helped his team reach the "Super 16" round.
Personal Life
Malcolm Thomas has a daughter named Mikeala, who was born in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Malcolm Thomas para niños
