&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Tim_Thomas.jpg) Thomas with the Chicago Bulls in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1977 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Paterson Catholic (Paterson, New Jersey) |
| College | Villanova (1996–1997) |
| NBA draft | 1997: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
| Playing career | 1997–2010 |
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| Number | 1, 5, 2, 7 |
| Coaching career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1997–1999 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1999–2004 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2004–2005 | New York Knicks |
| 2005–2006 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2006 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2006–2008 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2008–2009 | New York Knicks |
| 2009 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2009–2010 | Dallas Mavericks |
| As coach: | |
| 2023–present | Paramus Catholic HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,454 (11.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,379 (4.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,272 (1.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Timothy Mark Thomas (born February 26, 1977) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He was a highly ranked prospect while playing at Paterson Catholic High School in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. Thomas played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats and declared for the 1997 NBA draft after his freshman season. He spent thirteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks. Thomas serves as the head coach of the boys basketball team at Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, New Jersey.