Kurt Thomas (basketball)
Kurt Vincent Thomas (born October 4, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'9", 230 lb. power forward-center, Thomas was known for his hard-nosed playing style and tough defense during his eight year tenure with the New York Knicks. Having played college basketball at Texas Christian University, he was drafted by the Miami Heat in 1995 and went on to play parts of 18 seasons in the NBA.
Thomas in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1972 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hillcrest (Dallas, Texas) |
| College | TCU (1990–1995) |
| NBA draft | 1995: 1st round, 10th overall pick |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Playing career | 1995–2013 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 40, 44 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Miami Heat |
| 1997–1998 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1999–2005 | New York Knicks |
| 2005–2007 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2007–2008 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2008–2009 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2009–2010 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2010–2011 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2011–2012 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2012–2013 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 8,973 (8.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 7,328 (6.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,204 (1.1 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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