Tim Thomas is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 13 seasons. He was born on February 26, 1977, in Paterson, New Jersey, and attended Paterson Catholic High School, where he played basketball and was named the New Jersey Player of the Year in 1996.
After high school, Thomas attended Villanova University, where he played college basketball for two seasons. In his sophomore year, he averaged 16.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game and was named the Big East Conference Player of the Year. He then declared for the NBA draft in 1997 and was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the seventh overall pick.
Thomas played for the Nets for three seasons, from 1997 to 2000, and was known for his versatility and athleticism. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2000 and played for them for one season before being traded again to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2001.
Thomas had his best season with the Bucks in 2003-04, when he averaged 13.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game and helped lead the team to the playoffs. He was then traded to the New York Knicks in 2005 and played for them for two seasons before being traded again to the Chicago Bulls in 2006.
Thomas played for the Bulls for one season before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2008. He played for the Clippers for one season before being traded again to the Dallas Mavericks in 2009. He played for the Mavericks for one season before being traded again to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2010, where he finished his NBA career.
Throughout his career, Thomas was known for his ability to play multiple positions and his shooting range. He was also known for his inconsistency and occasional lack of effort on the court. He finished his NBA career with averages of 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
After retiring from the NBA, Thomas played for several years in various international leagues, including in China, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. He also worked as a basketball analyst for various media outlets, including NBA TV and Fox Sports.
In addition to his basketball career, Thomas has been involved in various philanthropic and community initiatives. He founded the Tim Thomas Foundation in 2001, which provides scholarships and other support to underprivileged youth in New Jersey. He has also been involved in various anti-bullying and anti-violence campaigns.
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