Thomas Gardner (basketball) facts for kids
| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 8, 1985 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| High school | Jefferson (Portland, Oregon) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Missouri (2003–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2007 | Verviers-Pepinster |
| 2007 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2007–2008 | Lokomotiv Rostov |
| 2008 | Indios de Mayagüez |
| 2008–2009 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2009 | Anaheim Arsenal |
| 2009–2010 | Antwerp Giants |
| 2010–2011 | Austin Toros |
| 2011 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2011–2012 | Toros de Nuevo Laredo |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
Thomas Earl Gardner was born on February 8, 1985. He is an American professional basketball player. He played for several teams, including a short time in the famous National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Thomas Gardner's Early Career
Thomas Gardner is a guard who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall. He played college basketball for three seasons. This was at the University of Missouri.
College Basketball Highlights
In 2006, Thomas was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. He averaged 19.7 points per game in 28 games that season. This is a great achievement for a college player!
Starting Professional Basketball
After college, Thomas began his professional basketball journey. His first professional team was in Belgium.
Thomas Gardner in the NBA
Thomas Gardner got to play in the NBA, which is the top basketball league in the world.
NBA Debut with the Chicago Bulls
Thomas made his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. This happened on November 15, 2007. He scored two points in five minutes during a game against the Phoenix Suns.
Career High Score
Just a few days later, on November 20, Thomas had his best game with the Bulls. He scored a career-high 14 points against the Denver Nuggets. This was a big moment for him in the NBA. He later left the Bulls on December 7, 2007.
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks
In August 2008, Thomas signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He had played well in a summer league, averaging 16.3 points per game. He also joined the Memphis Grizzlies briefly in September 2009.
Later Professional Career
After his time in the NBA, Thomas continued to play basketball professionally.
Return to Belgium
On December 28, 2009, Thomas went back to Belgium. He signed with the Antwerp Giants team there. He played for several other teams in different leagues until 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Thomas Gardner para niños
