Jason Thompson (basketball)

Jason Carlton Thompson (born July 21, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for Rider University's men's basketball team since the 2022–23 season. He was a starting center playing college basketball for the Rider Broncs from 2004 to 2008, and was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He holds the record for most games played with the Kings during their tenure in Sacramento.

Jason Thompson
Thompson with Fenerbahçe in 2017
Rider Broncs
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (1986-07-21) July 21, 1986
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLenape (Medford, New Jersey)
CollegeRider (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2008–2022
PositionCenter / power forward
Number34, 1, 2
Coaching career2022–present
Career history
As player:
2008–2015Sacramento Kings
2015–2016Golden State Warriors
2016Toronto Raptors
2016–2017Shandong Golden Stars
2017–2018Fenerbahçe Doğuş
2018–2019Sichuan Blue Whales
2020–2021Casademont Zaragoza
2021Shanghai Sharks
2021Guangdong Southern Tigers
2022Wisconsin Herd
As coach:
2022–presentRider (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • CBA rebounding leader (2019)
  • Turkish President's Cup winner (2017)
  • MAAC Player of the Year (2008)
  • Haggerty Award (2008)
  • 2× First-team All-MAAC (2007, 2008)
  • Second-team All-MAAC (2006)
  • No. 1 retired by Rider Broncs
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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