Brodric Thomas Explained

Brodric Thomas
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:185
League:NBA G League
Team:San Diego Clippers
Number:30
Birth Date:28 January 1997
Birth Place:Bolingbrook, Illinois, U.S.
High School:Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook, Illinois)
College:Truman (2016–2020)
Draft Year:2020
Career Start:2020
Team1:Houston Rockets
Years2:2021
Team2:Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Years3:2021
Team3:Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Team4:Cleveland Cavaliers
Years5:2021
Team5:Canton Charge
Team6:Boston Celtics
Years7:2021
Team7:Maine Celtics
Years8:2023–present
Team8:Ontario / San Diego Clippers
Highlights:

Brodric Thomas (born January 28, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the San Diego Clippers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Truman State Bulldogs.

High school and college career

Thomas attended Bolingbrook High School in Illinois where he played basketball. At Bolingbrook, he "played second or third fiddle" to teammates who went on to play for NCAA Division I schools. As a result, he received comparatively less attention from college basketball recruiters.

Thomas committed to play college basketball in NCAA Division II for the Truman State Bulldogs. Before his freshman year, he suffered an injury which forced him to redshirt.[1] In the meantime, his grades suffered and he transferred to Southwestern Community College where he grew four inches, added fifty pounds, won a NJCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship, was named the MVP of that tournament, was First Team All-Iowa Community College Athletic Conference, was named Second-Team All-American and attracted the attention of NCAA Division I recruiters.[2]

However, he ultimately decided to return to Truman. He played three seasons for the Bulldogs.[3] As a senior, he was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year and scored a school record 666 points.[4]

Professional career

Houston Rockets (2020–2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Thomas signed with the Houston Rockets. His contract was converted to a two-way contract at the end of training camp.

He made his NBA debut on December 26, 2020, in Portland at the Moda Center.[5] [6] On February 12, 2021, Thomas was waived by the Rockets.[7] He had totaled ten points in 24 minutes over four games with the Rockets.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2021)

On February 14, 2021, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced that they had signed Thomas.[8]

Cleveland Cavaliers (2021)

On February 24, 2021, Thomas was signed by Cleveland Cavaliers to a two-way contract.[9] He was re-signed on September 15,[10] but was later waived on October 12.[11]

Boston Celtics (2021–2022)

On October 18, 2021, Thomas signed a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics.[12] The Celtics reached the 2022 NBA Finals, where they were defeated by the Golden State Warriors in 6 games. He re-signed with the Celtics on September 23, 2022.[13] He was waived on October 12, 2022.[14]

Ontario / San Diego Clippers (2023–present)

On October 2, 2023, Thomas signed with the Los Angeles Clippers,[15] but was waived on October 9.[16] On October 30, Thomas joined the Ontario Clippers.[17]

Personal life

Thomas majored in psychology in college.

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Houston| 4 || 0 || 6.0 || .286 || .167 || .714 || 1.0 || 1.0 || .3 || .3 || 2.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Cleveland| 28 || 1 || 13.4 || .366 || .283 || .667 || 1.8 || 1.9 || .5 || .3 || 4.1|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Boston| 12 || 0 || 5.0 || .444 || .222 || .600 || .8 || .9 || .1 || .1 || 1.8|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 44 || 1 || 10.4 || .373 || .265 || .667 || 1.4 || .9 || .4 || .3 || 3.3

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Miller . Austin . 'It's a surprise that he's even here': A look at how and why Brodric Thomas excelled at Truman . 14 May 2021 . . March 19, 2020 . en . May 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210514022300/https://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/sports/20200319/its-surprise-that-hes-even-here-look-at-how-and-why-brodric-thomas-excelled-at-truman . live .
  2. News: Fowle . Jamie . Thomas Returns to Bulldogs as Champion . 14 May 2021 . Truman Media Network . . 15 November 2017 . February 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205065112/https://tmn.truman.edu/blog/sports/thomas-returns-to-bulldogs-as-champion/ . live .
  3. Web site: Brodric Thomas - Men's Basketball . . 14 May 2021 . en . January 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210129234359/https://trumanbulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/brodric-thomas/4865 . live .
  4. News: Miller . Austin . Former Truman star Brodric Thomas selected for Professional Basketball Combine . 14 May 2021 . . October 1, 2020 . May 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210515040607/https://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2020/10/01/former-truman-star-brodric-thomas-selected-for-professional-basketball-combine/114200398/ . live .
  5. Web site: Brodric Thomas Stats . . . 13 May 2021 . en . February 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220204105744/https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thomabr01.html . live .
  6. Web site: Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, December 26, 2020 . . . 13 May 2021 . en . October 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211026092852/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202012260POR.html . live .
  7. Web site: Rockets Sign Ray Spalding to Two-Way Contract. February 12, 2021. NBA.com. February 12, 2021. June 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210608111841/https://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-sign-ray-spalding-two-way-contract. live.
  8. Web site: Vipers sign Brodric Thomas.. February 15, 2021. RGV Vipers on Twitter.com. February 15, 2021. February 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210215010953/https://twitter.com/RGVVipers/status/1361120452559704064. live.
  9. Web site: Cavaliers Waive Marques Bolden, Sign Brodric Thomas to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. February 24, 2021. February 24, 2021. June 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210608111840/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/thomas-two-way-210224. live.
  10. Web site: Cavaliers Re-Sign Brodric Thomas to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. September 15, 2021. September 15, 2021.
  11. Web site: Cavaliers Waive Two Players. NBA.com. October 12, 2021. October 18, 2021. October 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211019061240/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/roster-update-211012. live.
  12. Web site: Celtics Sign Brodric Thomas to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. October 18, 2021. October 18, 2021. October 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211018165210/https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-sign-brodric-thomas-two-way-contract. live.
  13. Web site: Celtics' Brodric Thomas: Inks deal with Boston. CBSSports.com. September 23, 2022. October 3, 2022.
  14. Web site: Report: Celtics waive Brodric Thomas. CBSSports.com. October 12, 2022. October 12, 2022.
  15. Justin. W.. Official training camp roster for 23’-24’. 1708875925163847978. LAClippersFilm. October 2, 2023. October 3, 2023.
  16. Web site: Dana. Gauruder. Clippers Waive Brodric Thomas, Sign Nate Darling. HoopsRumors.com. October 9, 2023. October 10, 2023.
  17. Web site: ONTARIO CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER FOR 2023-24 NBA G LEAGUE SEASON. NBA.com. October 30, 2023. November 9, 2023.