Nationality American Name Jim Thomas Positions Shooting guard College Indiana (1979–1983) Weight 86 kg | Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg) Height 1.91 m Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Role Basketball player | |
Born October 19, 1960 (age 63)
Lakeland, Florida ( 1960-10-19 ) High school Nova (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) NBA draft 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall Education Indiana University Bloomington | ||
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James Edward Thomas (born October 19, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'3", 190 lb (86 kg) shooting guard.
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- Jim thomas 21pts 4asts vs bulls 1985
- High school
- College career
- Professional career
- United States national team
- Coaching career
- References
High school
Thomas played competitively at Nova High School, in Davie, Florida.
College career
Thomas played college basketball at Indiana University, from 1979–1983. While playing for head coach Bobby Knight at Indiana, he was the sixth man on the 1981 national championship team, and also made the 1981 Final Four All Tournament Team, after grabbing nine rebounds off the bench, in place of foul-plagued starter Ted Kitchel, in the 63–50 title game win over North Carolina.
Professional career
Thomas played professionally in the NBA, with the Indiana Pacers, L.A. Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, from 1983–1990.
United States national team
Thomas played with the US national team at the 1982 FIBA World Championship, winning the silver medal.
Coaching career
Thomas has worked as an assistant coach or scout for several NBA teams. In 2013, he joined the Atlanta Hawks' coaching staff.