Carl Thomas (basketball)

Carl Thomas
Medal record
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
1995 Mar del Plata Team competition
1999 Winnipeg Team competition

Carl Thomas (born October 3, 1969) is former American professional basketball player who played in the 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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