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Encyclopedia > Etan Thomas
Etan Thomas
Position Center
Height 6'10" (2.08 m)
Weight 260 lb (118 kg)
Nationality Flag of United States United States
Born April 1, 1978
Harlem, New York
College Syracuse University
Draft 12th overall, 2000
Dallas Mavericks
Pro career Washington Wizards 2001 – present

Dedreck Etan Thomas (born April 1, 1978 in Harlem, New York) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. Bill Russell (left) and Wilt Chamberlain (right) were two of the greatest centers ever. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Harlem is a neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, long known as a major African American cultural and business center. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Syracuse University (SU) is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. ... 2000 NBA Draft - 28 June 2000 - Minneapolis, Minnesota See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft Round 1 Round 2 Categories: 2000 in sports | NBA Draft ... The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Washington Bullets redirects here; for the song by The Clash, see Washington Bullets (song). ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Harlem is a neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, long known as a major African American cultural and business center. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 For other uses, see Basketball (disambiguation). ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ...


After playing for Syracuse University, Thomas was drafted 12th overall in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Without ever playing a game for the Mavs, was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2001 and has averaged 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds throughout his career. Syracuse University (SU) is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. ... 2000 NBA Draft - 28 June 2000 - Minneapolis, Minnesota See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft Round 1 Round 2 Categories: 2000 in sports | NBA Draft ... The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Washington Bullets redirects here; for the song by The Clash, see Washington Bullets (song). ...


In 2005, Thomas released a book of poetry which included works critical of former Wizards head coach Doug Collins. Paul Douglas Collins (born July 28, 1951 in Christopher, Illinois), better known as Doug Collins, is a former NBA basketball player and announcer who has also been the head coach of a number of NBA teams. ...


In September of 2005, Thomas was one of several celebrities to speak at the anti-war rally in Washington D.C. A video of his speech is available here through Democracy Now. Democracy Now! is an independent, award-winning news and opinion radio program airing on over 300 stations across North America every weekday, as well as both satellite television networks. ...


Some locals nickname Thomas "Uncle Etan." His parents are Grenadian.


External links

  • NBA.com Profile - Etan Thomas
  • NBA Fantasy Basketball Stats - Etan Thomas

  Results from FactBites:
 
Fantasy Basketball - Player Notes (462 words)
Etan Thomas (F) WAS, who missed the final three games of the regular season with a lower back sprain, worked out yesterday and will be available tomorrow for the start of the playoffs, according to the Washington Post.
Etan Thomas (F) WAS said on Thursday that he tweaked his back during Wednesday's game, which is why he didn't play in the fourth quarter, according to the Washington Post.
Etan Thomas (F) WAS was not with the Wizards Wednesday because of a death in the family, according to the AP.
NBA's Etan Thomas: "I am Totally Against This War" (1175 words)
An outspoken opponent of racism and the death penalty, Thomas is a poet who puts his ideas to verse at rallies and panel discussions throughout the DC Metro area.
Thomas shakes his head at Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney's criticism of John Kerry's call for a more "sensitive" war in the Middle East.
Thomas also expresses frustration at the media's role in not questioning the drive to war.
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