Thomas Jordan (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 23, 1968 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lake Clifton (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| College | Oklahoma State (1988–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1988–2003 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 55, 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1988 | Eczacıbaşı SK |
| 1989–1990 | Atenas Córdoba |
| 1990 | Deportivo San Andrés |
| 1990–1992 | A.E.K. Athens |
| 1992–1993 | Granollers |
| 1993 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1993 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 1993 | Olimpia Milano |
| 1993–1994 | CB Zaragoza |
| 1994 | Aguadilla |
| 1994–1995 | Pagrati |
| 1995 | Aguadilla |
| 1995–1996 | Trabzonspor |
| 1996 | Aguadilla |
| 1996 | Saski Baskonia |
| 1996–1997 | Atenas Córdoba |
| 1997 | Aguadilla |
| 1997–1998 | Cantabria |
| 1998 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 1998 | S.S. Felice Scandone |
| 1998–1999 | Libertad |
| 1999 | Brooklyn Kings |
| 1999 | Mets de Guaynabo |
| 1999–2000 | Valladolid |
| 2000 | G. de Comodoro |
| 2002–2003 | BK Skonto |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Thomas Edward Jordan (born May 23, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player whose career spanned from 1988 to 2003.[1][2][3][4][5]
Prior to playing professionally, Jordan played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. He was ineligible as a freshman in 1987–88 due to Proposition 48, which stipulates minimum high school grades and standardized test scores that student-athletes must meet in order to participate in college athletic competition. When he became eligible in his sophomore year, he averaged 13.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.[6] Jordan's decision to leave college early to play professionally was due to a lack of team chemistry.[6]
It is ironic that Jordan played professionally for so long and at such a high level. He said that he never "enjoyed" basketball, he only "played it."[7] He used the sport as a means to get a free college education, and any desires of playing professionally was not necessarily his goal.[7] In October 1998, Jordan said, "If the air blew up the ball, I'm not going to cry. Don't get me wrong, I won't turn down a pro career if that comes, but I'm not counting on it."[7] He then went on to play for 14 years in six different countries after his sophomore year in 1988–89.
Jordan also had a stint in the National Basketball Association, the top league in the world. In April 1993, Jordan was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia 76ers, and played in the final four games of the 1992–93 season averaging 11.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.[8]
References
- ↑ "Thomas Jordan NBA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Thomas Jordan". ACB.com. Liga ACB. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Thomas Jordan #50". legabasket.it. Lega Basket. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Jordan, Thomas". bsnpr.com. Baloncesto Superior Nacional. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Thomas Jordan". tblstat.net. Turkish Basketball League. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- 1 2 Bembry, Jerry (April 23, 1993). "If NBA is a dream, Thomas Jordan is for real Ex-Lake Clifton star suddenly a 76er". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Kensler, Tom (October 26, 1998). "Reluctant Poke O-State's Jordan Stands 6-10, And He Doesn't Like Basketball". News Oklahoma. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "76ers Seek Their Own Jordan Forward Thomas Jordan Is Expected Join The Team In Time To Face Chicago Tonight.". Philly.com. April 20, 1993. Retrieved November 2, 2016.