Jason Thompson
Thompson with Fenerbahçe in 2017
Rider Broncs
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (1986-07-21) July 21, 1986
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLenape (Medford, New Jersey)
CollegeRider (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2008–2022
PositionCenter / power forward
Number34, 1, 2
Coaching career2022–present
Career history
As player:
2008–2015Sacramento Kings
2015–2016Golden State Warriors
2016Toronto Raptors
2016–2017Shandong Golden Stars
2017–2018Fenerbahçe Doğuş
2018–2019Sichuan Blue Whales
2020–2021Casademont Zaragoza
2021Shanghai Sharks
2021Guangdong Southern Tigers
2022Wisconsin Herd
As coach:
2022–presentRider (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Jason Carlton Thompson (born July 21, 1986) is a American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for Rider University's men's basketball team since the 2022–23 season. He was a starting center playing college basketball for the Rider Broncs from 2004 to 2008, and was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He holds the record for most games played with the Kings during their tenure in Sacramento.[1]

College career

A native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Thompson led Lenape High School to the 2004 New Jersey Group IV state title.[2][3]

Thompson went on to play four seasons of college basketball for the Rider Broncs men's basketball from 2004 to 2008, where he was one of three players in the NCAA in 2006–07 to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. The other two were Kevin Durant of Texas and Nick Fazekas of Nevada.

As a senior during the 2007–08 season, Thompson averaged 20.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game.[4] His strongest performance came on March 9, 2008 when he recorded 32 points and 18 rebounds against Marist College.[5] He led Rider to the 2008 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament finale against Siena College a day later. Rider fell short in a 74–53 loss in which Thompson registered 22 points and 12 rebounds.[6] Rider finished the regular season and conference tournament schedule with a strong 23–10 record, but still missed an at-large bid to the NIT. However, Rider did receive a bid to the inaugural College Basketball Invitational tournament in 2008. Rider lost its first-round game to the Old Dominion Monarchs 68–65; Thompson finished with 15 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks.[7] He concluded his collegiate career as the all-time leading rebounder in Broncs history.[8]

Professional career

Sacramento Kings (2008–2015)

Thompson was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2008 NBA draft. On July 8, 2008, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Kings.[9] As a rookie in 2008–09, he played all 82 games for the Kings while averaging 11.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

On October 25, 2009, the Kings exercised their third-year team option on Thompson's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2010–11 season.[10] He went on to have a career-best season as he averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

On October 25, 2010, the Kings exercised their fourth-year team option on Thompson's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2011–12 season.[11]

On June 25, 2012, the Kings tendered a qualifying offer to make Thompson a restricted free agent.[12] On July 12, 2012, he re-signed with the Kings to a multi-year deal.[13]

Golden State Warriors (2015–2016)

On July 10, 2015, Thompson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Carl Landry, Nik Stauskas, a future first-round pick, and the rights to swap first-round picks in 2016 and 2017, in exchange for the rights to Artūras Gudaitis and Luka Mitrović.[14] On July 31, the 76ers traded Thompson to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Gerald Wallace, cash and draft considerations.[15] On February 22, 2016, he was waived by the Warriors.[16] He appeared in just 28 games for the Warriors, and managed just 6.4 minutes per game.

Toronto Raptors (2016)

On March 1, 2016, Thompson signed with the Toronto Raptors.[17] He appeared in 19 games for the Raptors to conclude the 2015–16 regular season, and was part of the Raptors' post-season run that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. In his first season playing in the post-season, Thompson played a minor role off the bench, managing just 5.5 minutes per game over 10 appearances.[18]

Shandong Golden Stars (2016–2017)

In August 2016, Thompson signed with the Shandong Golden Stars for the 2016–17 CBA season.[19]

In the summer of 2017, Thompson competed in The Basketball Tournament on ESPN for the Rebel Riders; a team composed of Rider University basketball alum. In their first-round matchup, Thompson scored 14 points and grabbed a game-high 18 rebounds in the Rebel Riders' 78–70 loss to Team Fancy.[20]

Fenerbahçe (2017–2018)

On July 29, 2017, Thompson signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe for the 2017–18 season.[21][22] In 2017–18 EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe made it to the 2018 EuroLeague Final Four, its fourth consecutive Final Four appearance. Eventually, they lost to Real Madrid with 80–85 in the final game.[23] Over 36 EuroLeague games, he averaged 5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. On July 10, 2018, Fenerbahçe and Thompson parted ways.

Sichuan Blue Whales (2018–2019)

On August 11, 2018, Thompson signed a deal with Sichuan Blue Whales in the Chinese Basketball Association.[24]

Casademont Zaragoza (2020–2021)

On February 1, 2020, Thompson signed with Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB.[25] He averaged 8.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game between ACB and BCL. Thompson re-signed with the team on August 4.[26]

Shanghai Sharks (2021)

On February 9, 2021, Thompson signed with Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.[27]

Guangdong Southern Tigers (2021)

On April 4, 2021, Thompson signed with Guangdong Southern Tigers.[28]

Wisconsin Herd (2022)

On January 7, 2022, Thompson was acquired via available player pool by the Wisconsin Herd.[29]

Retirement

On October 3, 2022, Thompson announced his retirement from professional basketball.[30]

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
 *  Led the league

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2008–09 Sacramento 82*5628.1.497.000.6927.41.1.6.711.1
2009–10 Sacramento 755831.4.472.100.7158.51.7.51.012.5
2010–11 Sacramento 753923.3.507.000.6056.11.2.4.68.8
2011–12 Sacramento 644725.9.535.000.6026.91.2.7.79.1
2012–13 Sacramento 82*8127.9.502.000.6946.71.0.6.710.9
2013–14 Sacramento 826124.5.506.000.5796.4.6.4.77.1
2014–15 Sacramento 816324.6.470.000.6226.51.0.4.76.1
2015–16 Golden State 2816.4.476.000.6251.9.7.1.32.1
2015–16 Toronto 19615.4.485.333.8184.2.5.4.64.6
Career 58841225.2.496.143.6576.61.1.5.78.9

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016 Toronto 1005.5.444.000.0001.1.1.0.1.8
Career 1005.5.444.000.0001.1.1.0.1.8

EuroLeague

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2017–18 Fenerbahçe 361816.0.533.000.6183.9.8.1.65.06.1
Career 361816.0.533.000.6183.9.8.1.65.06.1

Personal life

Thompson's younger brother, Ryan, also played college basketball for Rider University and went on to play professionally in Europe.[31]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jason Thompson’s Crowning Achievement: A Look at One of the Weirdest Careers in the NBA
  2. ↑ Carchidi, Sam (October 21, 2003). "Lenape's Thompson selects Rider". Philly.com. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ Parrillo, Ray (January 16, 2010). "Evans had a less-than-stellar homecoming". Philly.com. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Jason Thompson Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Rider 76, Marist 71". ESPN.com. March 9, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Fisher lifts Siena to fourth NCAA berth". ESPN.com. March 10, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Old Dominion 68, Rider 65". ESPN.com. March 18, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
  8. ↑ "MBB Career Rebound Leaders". GoBroncs.com. August 18, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  9. ↑ "KINGS SIGN JASON THOMPSON". NBA.com. July 8, 2008. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  10. ↑ "Kings exercise options on Spencer Hawes, Jason Thompson and Donte Greene". InsideHoops.com. October 25, 2009. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
  11. ↑ "Kings exercise option on Evans, 3 others". Yahoo.com. October 25, 2010. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
  12. ↑ "KINGS EXTEND QUALIFYING OFFER TO JASON THOMPSON". NBA.com. June 25, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  13. ↑ "KINGS RE-SIGN JASON THOMPSON". NBA.com. July 12, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Sixers Acquire Three Players From Sacramento". NBA.com. July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Warriors Acquire Jason Thompson from Philadelphia in Exchange for Gerald Wallace". NBA.com. July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Warriors Waive Jason Thompson". NBA.com. February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Raptors Sign Free-Agent Forward Jason Thompson". NBA.com. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Jason Thompson 2015-16 Game Log". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Jason Thompson is a newcomer at Shandong Bulls". Asia-basket.com. August 30, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Player card of Jason Thompson on MyStatsOnline.com".
  21. ↑ "Fenerbahçe Doğuş'un Son Transferi: Jason Thompson". fenerbahce.org (in Turkish). July 29, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Fenerbahce inks big man Thompson". euroleague.net. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Real Madrid is 2018 EuroLeague champion". euroleague.net. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  24. ↑ "Jason Thompson signs with Sichuan Blue Whales". Sportando. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  25. ↑ Maggi, Alessandro (February 21, 2020). "Casademont Zaragoza signs Jason Thompson". Sportando. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  26. ↑ Borghesan, Ennio Terrasi (August 4, 2020). "Zaragoza confirms Jason Thompson". Sportando. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  27. ↑ Carchia, Emiliano (February 9, 2021). "Jason Thompson moving to Shanghai Sharks". Sportando. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  28. ↑ Lupo, Nicola (April 4, 2021). "Jason Thompson signs with Guangdong Tigers". Sportando. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  29. ↑ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  30. ↑ "Rider legend Jason Thompson '08 announces retirement, joins men's basketball staff". Rider.edu. October 3, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  31. ↑ "Ryan Thompson in NBA Summer League". GoBroncs.com. July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.