- Carl Thomas (basketball)
Carl Thomas (born
October 3 1969 ) is an American professionalbasketball player, formerly in theNBA . He is now assistant men's basketball coach atEastern Michigan University . [http://www.emueagles.com/bio.asp?staffid=71 Eastern Michigan University Athletics Staff Directory: Carl Thomas, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach] ]Though born in
Dayton, Ohio , Thomas moved toLansing, Michigan where he played basketball at Everett High School. He went on to college atEastern Michigan University , where he also played basketball.Thomas began his NBA career with the
Sacramento Kings in 1991-92, playing one game, playing 31 minutes, scoring 12 points. He did not return to the league until 1996-97, when he joined theCleveland Cavaliers . His final season in 1997-98 was split between theGolden State Warriors ,Orlando Magic , and the Cavaliers (for a second stint).Thomas last played professionally with an Italian team, Fileni Jesi.
He is the twin brother of former one-time
Detroit Pistons player, Charles Thomas.Notes
External links
* [http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=THOMACA01 NBA stats] @ basketballreference.com
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