Tyrus Thomas
- January 4, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tyrus Thomas |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 17, 1986(1986-08-17) |
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Tyrus Thomas Biography
| Name | Tyrus Thomas |
| Birthday | Aug 17 |
| Birth Year | 1986 |
| Place Of Birth | Baton Rouge |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Jaime Collins |
Tyrus Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 17, 1986 in Baton Rouge, United States. NBA forward known for his extraordinary athletic abilities. He was drafted 4th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2006 and traded instantly to the Chicago Bulls, who he played with from 2006 to 2010.
From 2008 to 2010 he played on the Chicago Bulls with All-Star point guard Derrick Rose.
Thomas appeared in 72 games his rookie year, with four starts, and averaged 5.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 13.4 minutes per game. He participated in the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest, becoming the first Chicago Bulls representative since Scottie Pippen entered the contest in 1990. He tied a season-high 11 rebounds, including the game-winning tip-in with 0.2 seconds to play against Denver Nuggets on March 22. He then posted a career- high 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Cleveland Cavaliers on March
- He subsequently earned NBA All-Rookie second team honors.
As a redshirted freshman at LSU in 2005–06, Thomas was the team’s starting power forward, and because of his leaping ability, he developed a reputation as an outstanding shot blocker, rebounder and dunker. He was named the SEC Freshman of the Year after averaging 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in 32 games (22 starts) while shooting over 60% from the field. Thomas was also recognized as the NCAA Atlanta Region MVP in the NCAA Tournament after combining for 30 points against the likes of Duke and Texas.
He was raised with a brother named Travis and a sister named Brandy.
Tyrus Thomas Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tyrus Thomas is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tyrus Thomas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played 1 year of college basketball at Louisiana State University, helping lead his team to the Final Four in 2006.
He only played two years of high school basketball at McKinley in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was never considered a top prospect.
Tyrus Wayne Thomas (born August 17, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Eisbären Bremerhaven of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for Louisiana State University (LSU) before being drafted fourth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2006 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Chicago Bulls where he went on to play three and a half seasons when in February 2010, he was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 10 in |
Tyrus Thomas height 6 ft 10 in Tyrus weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Tyrus Thomas Dating?
According to our records, Tyrus Thomas married to Jaime Collins. As of December 1, 2023, Tyrus Thomas’s is not dating anyone.
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On July 12, 2010, Thomas re-signed with the Bobcats to a five-year, $40 million deal.
Facts & Trivia
Tyrus Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tyrus Thomas celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.
On January 25, 2012, in a loss to the Washington Wizards, Thomas recorded a career-high 9 blocked shots, one shy of the franchise record.
How old is Tyrus Thomas?
35 years (August 17, 1986)
Where is Tyrus Thomas now?
After leading LSU to the final four and playing 7 years in the NBA, stepping away from the game was tough for Thomas. “I joke around with them and I always say popcorn popping,” said Thomas, now an assistant coach at Liberty High.
How tall is Tyrus Thomas?
6′ 10″
How many years did Tyrus Thomas play in the NBA?
After being drafted on the 2006 NBA Draft as a fourth overall pick, he played professionally from 2006 to 2016. Following his ten years of career as a professional athlete, he now works as a coach and mental health advocate.
How much does Tyrus make?
Tyrus net worth: Tyrus is an American actor, political commentator, and professional wrestler who has a net worth of $2 million. He is best known for wrestling in the WWE as Brodus Clay.