Brodric Thomas

For the American football player, see Broderick Thomas.

Brodric Thomas
Thomas with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021
No. 30 – San Diego Clippers
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-01-28) January 28, 1997 (age 27)
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 / San Diego Clippers
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

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[edit]

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[edit]

Houston Rockets (2020–2021)[edit]

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)[edit]

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

Cleveland Cavaliers (2021)[edit]

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)[edit]

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)[edit]

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[edit]

Thomas majored in psychology in college.[3]

Career statistics[edit]

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[edit]

Regular season[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Houston 4 0 6.0 .286 .167 .714 1.0 1.0 .3 .3 2.5
2020–21 Cleveland 28 1 13.4 .366 .283 .667 1.8 1.9 .5 .3 4.1
2021–22 Boston 12 0 5.0 .444 .222 .600 .8 .9 .1 .1 1.8
Career 44 1 10.4 .373 .265 .667 1.4 .9 .4 .3 3.3

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.

External links[edit]

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