Carl Thomas (basketball)

Carl Thomas
Personal information
Born (1969-10-03) October 3, 1969
Dayton, Ohio
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 174 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school Everett (Lansing, Michigan)
College Eastern Michigan (1987–1991)
NBA draft 1991 / Undrafted
Playing career 1991–2003
Position Shooting guard
Number 21, 23, 30
Career history
1991 Sacramento Kings
1991-1992 Fort Wayne Fury
1992-1994 Grand Rapids Hoops
1994–1995 Grand Rapids Mackers
1995 Jersey Turnpikes
1995 Baloncesto Salamanca
1995-1996 Grand Rapids Mackers
1996 Fort Wayne Fury
1996–1997 Cleveland Cavaliers
1997 Golden State Warriors
1998 Orlando Magic
1998 Golden State Warriors
1998 Cleveland Cavaliers
1998-2000 Fort Wayne Fury
2000 Limoges
2000-2001 BC Luleå
2001 San Pedro de Macorís
2001-2002 Iraklio B.C.
2002-2003 Ionikos NF
2003 Sicc Jesi
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Carl Thomas (born October 3, 1969) is former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Though born in Dayton, Ohio, Thomas moved to Lansing, Michigan where he played basketball at Everett High School. He went on to college at Eastern Michigan University, where he also played basketball.

Thomas began his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings in 1991–92, playing one game, playing 31 minutes, scoring 12 points. He did not return to the league until 1996–97, when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers. His final NBA season in 1997–98 was split between the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and the Cavaliers (for a second stint).

Thomas last played professionally with an Italian team, Fileni Jesi.

He is the twin brother of former Detroit Pistons player Charles Thomas.[1]

Thomas took a position as head of the Jackson College basketball program in 2013.[2] He previously worked as an assistant basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Eastern Michigan University Athletics Staff Directory: Carl Thomas, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach
  2. "Former NBA player Carl Thomas takes over Jackson College men's basketball program".


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