History of Thomas Bryant (basketball) in Timeline
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.
5 hours ago : Thomas Bryant Becomes Key Asset for Cleveland Cavaliers Rotation
Thomas Bryant has emerged as a crucial backup big man for the Cleveland Cavaliers, proving his value and readiness to contribute significantly whenever his name is called during critical game rotations.
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.
January 12, 2022: Return to the Wizards
On January 12, 2022, Thomas Bryant made his return for the Wizards, scoring six points in a 112–106 win over the Orlando Magic.
July 6, 2022: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
On July 6, 2022, Thomas Bryant signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 22, 2023: Tied Career High
On January 22, 2023, Thomas Bryant tied his career high of 31 points, alongside 14 rebounds, in a 121–112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
February 9, 2023: Traded to the Denver Nuggets
On February 9, 2023, Thomas Bryant was traded to the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Orlando Magic.
July 2, 2023: Signed with the Miami Heat
On July 2, 2023, Thomas Bryant signed a reported 2-year, $5.4 million contract with the Miami Heat.
2023: NBA Championship with Denver Nuggets
In 2023, Thomas Bryant was a member of the Denver Nuggets team that won the NBA Finals.
July 3, 2024: Re-signed with the Heat
On July 3, 2024, Thomas Bryant re-signed with the Miami Heat.
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