Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Thomas Bryant (basketball)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 10, 2025

Discover the career path of Thomas Bryant (basketball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Thomas Bryant is a professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He played college basketball at Indiana University from 2015-2017. Notably, he was a member of the Denver Nuggets team that won the 2023 NBA Finals.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: New York Class AA Tournament Crown

In 2013, as a sophomore at Bishop Kearney, Thomas Bryant led his team to a 17–8 record, the New York Class AA Tournament crown, and the New York Federation Tournament of Champions.

2014: Transferred to Huntington Prep School

In 2014, after his sophomore year, Thomas Bryant transferred to Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia.

January 3, 2015: 89-49 Win Over Whitney Young

On January 3, 2015, Thomas Bryant scored 23 points and 12 rebounds in an 89–49 win over Whitney Young.

April 4, 2015: Verbal Commitment to Indiana

On April 4, 2015, Thomas Bryant's final verbal commitment to Indiana was televised live on ESPN during the Dick's Sporting Goods National Tournament.

2015: Played College Basketball for Indiana Hoosiers

In 2015, Thomas Bryant began playing college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

June 22, 2017: Drafted by the Utah Jazz

On June 22, 2017, Thomas Bryant was drafted 42nd overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz and then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 30, 2017: Signed Rookie Contract with Lakers

On July 30, 2017, Thomas Bryant signed his rookie scale contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

2017: Assigned to South Bay Lakers

During the 2017–18 season, Thomas Bryant was frequently assigned to the South Bay Lakers, the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers.

2017: Ended College Basketball for Indiana Hoosiers

In 2017, Thomas Bryant ended playing college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

2017: Possible Top 5 Pick in the 2017 NBA Draft

In 2017, Thomas Bryant was projected as a possible top 5 pick in the NBA draft heading into the season.

June 30, 2018: Waived by the Lakers

On June 30, 2018, Thomas Bryant was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.

July 2, 2018: Claimed off waivers by Washington Wizards

On July 2, 2018, Thomas Bryant was claimed off waivers by the Washington Wizards.

December 22, 2018: Career-High 31 Points

On December 22, 2018, Thomas Bryant scored a career-high 31 points against the Phoenix Suns, shooting 14–14, tying for the fourth most field goals made without a miss in NBA history.