Thomas Robinson (basketball) facts for kids
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Robinson in 2018
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| No. 25 – Cangrejeros de Santurce | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 17, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Lebanese |
| High school | Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (2009–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| League | BSN |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2013 | Houston Rockets |
| 2013–2015 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2015 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2015–2016 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2016–2017 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2017–2018 | Khimki |
| 2018–2019 | Beikong Fly Dragons |
| 2019 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2019–2020 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| 2020 | Khimki |
| 2020–2021 | Bahçeşehir Koleji |
| 2021 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 2021–2022 | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2022 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 2022–2023 | Real Estelí |
| 2023 | Grises de Humacao |
| 2023 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 2023 | Cariduros de Fajardo |
| 2023 | Leones de Ponce |
| 2023 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 2024 | Pelita Jaya |
| 2024 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2024 | Astros de Jalisco |
| 2024–2025 | Taipei Taishin Mars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Thomas Earl Robinson (born March 17, 1991) is a professional basketball player from the United States who also has Lebanese citizenship. He currently plays for Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. Thomas was a top player in college for the University of Kansas. He was chosen as the fifth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.
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High School Basketball Journey
Thomas Robinson grew up in Washington, D.C. He attended Eastern High School and Riverdale Baptist. Later, he moved to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. In his final year of high school, Thomas averaged 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game.
He was considered one of the best high school players in the country. Scout.com ranked him as the 24th best recruit. Rivals.com placed him at number 31, and ESPN.com ranked him 40th.
College Basketball Career
Thomas Robinson started his junior year at the University of Kansas in the 2011–2012 season. He was one of 50 players considered for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award. People expected him and his teammate Tyshawn Taylor to be key leaders for the Kansas team.
Amazing Game Performance
On December 31, 2011, Thomas had an incredible game against the University of North Dakota. He scored 30 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. This was a rare achievement for a Kansas player. The last time someone did this was in 1961.
By the end of the Big 12 conference regular season, Thomas was second in the nation. He had 22 games where he scored at least 10 points and had at least 10 rebounds (called a double-double). He averaged 18 points and 11.9 rebounds per game.
Playing Through Tough Times
On January 22, 2011, before a game against Texas, the Kansas team and fans held a moment of silence. This was to honor Thomas, who had lost his grandmother, grandfather, and mother within just three weeks. His coach, Bill Self, said it was "remarkable" that Thomas was even able to play.
College Awards and Honors
On March 4, 2012, Thomas was named the 2012 Big 12 Player of the Year. This award is chosen by the league's head coaches. The next day, the Associated Press also named him the Big 12 Player of the Year.
On April 9, 2012, Thomas decided to leave college early. He entered the 2012 NBA draft to start his professional career.
College Statistics Overview
Here's a quick look at Thomas Robinson's college stats:
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2009–10 | Kansas | 33 | 1 | 7.2 | .485 | .000 | .395 | 2.7 | .3 | .2 | .5 | 2.5 |
| 2010–11 | Kansas | 33 | 2 | 14.6 | .601 | .000 | .510 | 6.4 | .6 | .4 | .7 | 7.6 |
| 2011–12 | Kansas | 39 | 39 | 31.8 | .505 | .500 | .682 | 11.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | .9 | 17.7 |
| Career | 105 | 42 | 18.7 | .525 | .500 | .606 | 7.3 | 1.0 | .6 | .7 | 9.8 | |
- Consensus first-team All-American (2012)
- NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team (2012)
- Big 12 Conference Player of the Year (2012)
- First team All-Big 12 (2012)
- ESPN.com National Player of the Year (2012)
- John R. Wooden Award Finalist (2012)
- Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist (2012)
Professional Basketball Career
NBA Teams (2012–2017)
On June 28, 2012, Thomas Robinson was picked fifth overall in the 2012 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He played for several NBA teams during his career.
- Sacramento Kings (2012–2013): He started his NBA journey here.
- Houston Rockets (2013): Thomas was traded to the Rockets.
- Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2015): He had some strong games here, including a career-high 18 rebounds in one game. He also had a great first start, getting 15 points and 16 rebounds.
- Philadelphia 76ers (2015): After being traded and then waived, he joined the 76ers.
- Brooklyn Nets (2015–2016): He signed with the Nets and had some impressive games, including a season-best 18 points and 17 rebounds.
- Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2017): Thomas played for the Lakers, scoring a season-high 16 points twice.
Playing Overseas (2017–Present)
After his time in the NBA, Thomas Robinson began playing for teams around the world.
- Khimki (Russia, 2017–2018, 2020): He played for this Russian club in the EuroLeague.
- Beikong Fly Dragons (China, 2018–2019): He also played in China.
- Maine Red Claws (NBA G League, 2019): He had a short time in the NBA's development league.
- Bahçeşehir Koleji (Turkey, 2020–2021): Thomas played in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
- Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico, 2021, 2025–present): He joined this team in Puerto Rico.
- Seoul Samsung Thunders (South Korea, 2021–2022): He played in the Korean Basketball League.
- Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rico, 2022): Another team in Puerto Rico.
- NLEX Road Warriors (Philippines, 2023): He played briefly in the Philippines.
- Pelita Jaya (Indonesia, 2024): He was an import player for this Indonesian team.
- Taipei Taishin Mars (Taiwan, 2024–2025): He played in Taiwan.
- Paisas Basketball (Colombia, 2025): He joined this team for a short period.
- Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico, 2025–present): He returned to this team in Puerto Rico.
Career Statistics Overview
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Sacramento | 51 | 0 | 15.9 | .424 | .000 | .577 | 4.7 | .7 | .5 | .4 | 4.8 |
| 2012–13 | Houston | 19 | 0 | 13.0 | .449 | .000 | .421 | 4.1 | .5 | .8 | .3 | 4.5 |
| 2013–14 | Portland | 70 | 0 | 12.5 | .481 | .000 | .564 | 4.4 | .5 | .3 | .3 | 4.8 |
| 2014–15 | Portland | 32 | 4 | 12.2 | .516 | .000 | .438 | 4.2 | .3 | .5 | .3 | 3.6 |
| 2014–15 | Philadelphia | 22 | 0 | 18.5 | .467 | .000 | .603 | 7.7 | 1.1 | .7 | .7 | 8.8 |
| 2015–16 | Brooklyn | 71 | 7 | 12.9 | .447 | .000 | .431 | 5.1 | .6 | .5 | .5 | 4.3 |
| 2016–17 | L.A. Lakers | 48 | 1 | 11.7 | .536 | .000 | .470 | 4.6 | .6 | .5 | .2 | 5.0 |
| Career | 313 | 12 | 13.4 | .470 | .000 | .505 | 4.8 | .6 | .5 | .4 | 4.9 | |
NBA Playoffs Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014 | Portland | 11 | 0 | 11.1 | .419 | .000 | .857 | 2.6 | .5 | .5 | .5 | 2.9 |
| Career | 11 | 0 | 11.1 | .419 | .000 | .857 | 2.6 | .5 | .5 | .5 | 2.9 | |
NBA G League Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Maine | 4 | 0 | 26.5 | .585 | .250 | .684 | 13.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 19.0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 26.5 | .585 | .250 | .684 | 13.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 19.0 |
EuroLeague Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2017–18 | Khimki | 20 | 1 | 15.6 | .486 | .000 | .417 | 5.8 | .4 | .7 | .6 | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Career | 20 | 1 | 15.6 | .486 | .000 | .417 | 5.8 | .4 | .7 | .6 | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
National Team Play
In December 2021, Thomas Robinson received a Lebanese passport. This allowed him to join the Lebanon national basketball team. However, he has not yet played in a game for them.
About Thomas Robinson's Life
Thomas faced a very difficult time in college. He lost his grandmother, grandfather, and mother within three weeks. He has a younger sister named Jayla Paris, born in 2003, and an older brother named Jamal Robinson.
After his family members passed away, Angel Morris helped take care of Thomas and his younger sister. Angel is the mother of NBA twin players Marcus and Markieff Morris.
Thomas is also a co-founder of the Family Over Everything Foundation (F.O.E.). He started this foundation with the Morris twins and their mother.
See also
In Spanish: Thomas Robinson para niños
