Brodric Thomas
Thomas with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021
No. 30 – Ontario Clippers
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-01-28) January 28, 1997
Bolingbrook, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolBolingbrook (Bolingbrook, Illinois)
CollegeTruman (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Houston Rockets
2021→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021Cleveland Cavaliers
2021→Canton Charge
2021–2022Boston Celtics
2021→Maine Celtics
2023–presentOntario Clippers
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Brodric Thomas (born January 28, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Ontario 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.[1]

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.[1][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.[5]

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 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.[3]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Houston 406.0.286.167.7141.01.0.3.32.5
2020–21 Cleveland 28113.4.366.283.6671.81.9.5.34.1
2021–22 Boston 1205.0.444.222.600.8.9.1.11.8
Career 44110.4.373.265.6671.4.9.4.33.3

References

  1. 1 2 3 Miller, Austin (March 19, 2020). "'It's a surprise that he's even here': A look at how and why Brodric Thomas excelled at Truman". Kirksville Daily Express. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. ↑ Fowle, Jamie (November 15, 2017). "Thomas Returns to Bulldogs as Champion". Truman Media Network. Truman State University. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Brodric Thomas - Men's Basketball". Truman State University Athletics. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  4. ↑ Miller, Austin (October 1, 2020). "Former Truman star Brodric Thomas selected for Professional Basketball Combine". Kirksville Daily Express. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Brodric Thomas Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, December 26, 2020". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Rockets Sign Ray Spalding to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. February 12, 2021. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Vipers sign Brodric Thomas". RGV Vipers on Twitter.com. February 15, 2021. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Cavaliers Waive Marques Bolden, Sign Brodric Thomas to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. February 24, 2021. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Cavaliers Re-Sign Brodric Thomas to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Cavaliers Waive Two Players". NBA.com. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Celtics Sign Brodric Thomas to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 18, 2021. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Celtics' Brodric Thomas: Inks deal with Boston". CBSSports.com. September 23, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Report: Celtics waive Brodric Thomas". CBSSports.com. October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  15. ↑ W., Justin [@LAClippersFilm] (October 2, 2023). "Official training camp roster for 23'-24'" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Gauruder, Dana (October 9, 2023). "Clippers Waive Brodric Thomas, Sign Nate Darling". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  17. ↑ "ONTARIO CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER FOR 2023-24 NBA G LEAGUE SEASON". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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