Kurt Thomas (basketball)
Thomas in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1972 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| 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 |
| Drafted by | 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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 for the TCU Horned Frogs, he was selected by the Miami Heat in the 1995 NBA draft and went on to play parts of 18 seasons in the NBA.