About James Thomas
Born 1980. James Thomas is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
James D. Thomas Jr. (born November 22, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who most recently worked as an assistant coach for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League. A 6'8" forward from the University of Texas at Austin, Thomas was the recipient of the 2004–05 NBA Development League Rookie of the Year. He played in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Chicago Bulls. After that he took his career overseas.
In 2012, he signed with Maccabi Haifa BC.
For the 2013–14 season he signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
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Who is James Thomas?
American basketball player (born 1980)
When was James Thomas born?
James Thomas was born on 22 November 1980 in Schenectady.
What is James Thomas's occupation?
James Thomas is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is James Thomas?
James Thomas is American.
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