Tyrus Wayne Thomas was born on August 17,1986 and is an American former professional basketball player.
19 Facts About Tyrus Thomas
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Tyrus Thomas played college basketball for Louisiana State University before being drafted fourth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2006 NBA draft.
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Tyrus Thomas 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.
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Tyrus Thomas only played organized basketball in his last two years at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge, but never really built up enough recruiting hype to be considered a top 100 prospect.
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Tyrus Thomas was recognized as the NCAA Atlanta Region MVP in the NCAA Tournament after combining for 30 points against the likes of Duke and Texas.
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Tyrus Thomas entered the 2006 NCAA Tournament still recovering from a sprained ankle suffered in the February 26 game against Kentucky that caused him to miss the last two regular season games and the SEC Tournament.
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Tyrus Thomas was even more dominant in the Regional Final win against No 2 seed Texas, recording 21 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.
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On June 28,2006, Tyrus Thomas was drafted fourth overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Tyrus Thomas was later traded to the Chicago Bulls for the second overall pick, LaMarcus Aldridge on draft night.
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Tyrus 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.
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Tyrus Thomas participated in the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest, becoming the first Chicago Bulls representative since Scottie Pippen entered the contest in 1990.
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Tyrus Thomas appeared in 74 games his sophomore year, with 27 starts, and averaged 6.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.
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On February 18,2010, Tyrus Thomas was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Ronald Murray, Acie Law and a future first-round draft pick.
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On July 12,2010, Tyrus Thomas re-signed with the Bobcats to a five-year, $40 million deal.
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On January 25,2012, in a loss to the Washington Wizards, Tyrus Thomas recorded a career-high 9 blocked shots, one shy of the franchise record.
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On July 10,2013, Tyrus Thomas was waived by the Bobcats via the amnesty clause.
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On January 13,2015, Tyrus Thomas was acquired by the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League.
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On September 4,2015, Tyrus Thomas signed a one-year deal with Eisbaren Bremerhaven of the Basketball Bundesliga.
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Tyrus Thomas was introduced to tattoos by his mother, who brought him to a tattoo artist when he was in tenth grade.