History of Thomas Bryant (basketball) in Timeline

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

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

July 31, 1997: Thomas Bryant Born

On July 31, 1997, Thomas Jermaine Bryant was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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.

2016: NCAA Investigation

In 2016, Syracuse was in the middle of an NCAA investigation, which eventually led to the loss of 12 scholarships over the next four years, 108 vacated wins, and Jim Boeheim being suspended for the first 9 games of the 2015–2016 ACC season. This event influenced Thomas Bryant's decision to attend Indiana instead of Syracuse.

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.

July 7, 2019: Re-signed with the Wizards

On July 7, 2019, Thomas Bryant re-signed with the Washington Wizards on a 3-year, $25 million contract.

February 19, 2020: Named Worst Defensive Center in the NBA

On February 19, 2020, Bleacher Report named Thomas Bryant the worst defensive center in the NBA.

July 9, 2020: Tested Positive for COVID-19

On July 9, 2020, Thomas Bryant tested positive for COVID-19.

January 10, 2021: Torn ACL

On January 10, 2021, the Washington Wizards announced that Thomas Bryant had suffered a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a game against the Miami Heat the day before, ending his season.