Tim Thomas Stats: NBA Career


Tim Thomas headshot, wearing the NBA team jersey
Welcome to the profile of Tim Thomas, a versatile NBA player who showcased his skills for several teams over a career that spanned from 1997 to 2010.
Tim Thomas, a native of the basketball powerhouse state of Illinois, made his debut in the 1997-98 NBA season at just 21 years old. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Thomas possessed a rare combination of size, agility, and shooting touch that made him a threat on both ends of the floor. His ability to stretch the floor with his shooting range and de...fend multiple positions made him a valuable asset for any team he played for.
During his 13-year career, Tim Thomas donned the jerseys of seven different NBA teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks. His journey took him across the United States, from the bustling cities of Philadelphia and New York to the basketball hotbeds of Milwaukee and Phoenix, before culminating in the Lone Star State with the Dallas Mavericks.
In over a decade of NBA action, Tim Thomas amassed an impressive resume. He played a total of 1033 games, logging over 26,000 minutes on the court. Known for his scoring prowess, Thomas attempted nearly 10,000 field goals and converted 43.8% of them, accumulating a total of 11,627 points throughout his career. His offensive arsenal wasn't limited to just scoring, as he also showcased his passing skills with 1530 assists, proving to be a well-rounded offensive threat.
On the defensive end, Tim Thomas was no slouch either. He pulled down a total of 4157 rebounds, with 3173 coming on the defensive end and 984 on the offensive glass. His ability to crash the boards and secure possessions for his team made him a valuable rebounding presence. Additionally, Thomas showcased his defensive instincts with 746 steals and 350 blocks, proving to be a disruptive force on that end of the floor as well.
One of Tim Thomas's strengths was his consistency and reliability. He brought his A-game night in and night out, earning the trust of his coaches and teammates with his work ethic and dedication to his craft. Whether it was hitting clutch shots, making crucial defensive stops, or setting up his teammates for easy buckets, Thomas was a player who could be counted on to deliver when it mattered most.
While his NBA journey may have come to an end in 2010, Tim Thomas left a lasting legacy on the league with his versatile skill set and competitive spirit. As you explore the detailed statistics and charts on this page, you'll gain a deeper insight into the impact that Tim Thomas had on the game of basketball and the teams he represented. Dive into the numbers, trace his career trajectory, and discover what made Tim Thomas a formidable force on the hardwood.
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Games Played

Tim Thomas Games–Played Career Chart

Points

Tim Thomas Points Career Chart

Assists

Tim Thomas Assists Career Chart

Rebounds

Tim Thomas Rebounds Career Chart

Steals

Tim Thomas Steals Career Chart

Minutes Played

Tim Thomas Minutes–Played Career Chart

Turnovers

Tim Thomas Turnovers Career Chart

Blocks

Tim Thomas Blocks Career Chart

Tim Thomas Career Stats Table


  SEASON TEAM AGE GP GS MIN FGM FGA FG % FG3M FG3A FG3 % FTM FTA FT % OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1 1997-98 PHI 21 77 48 1,779 306 684 44.7% 62 171 36.3% 171 231 74.0% 107 181 288 90 54 17 118 185 845
2 1998-99 PHI 22 17 0 188 27 67 40.3% 5 19 26.3% 19 24 79.2% 7 26 33 15 3 3 15 21 78
3 1998-99 MIL 22 33 26 624 105 212 49.5% 16 49 32.7% 54 88 61.4% 42 51 93 31 23 9 31 86 280
4 1998-99 TOT 22 50 26 812 132 279 47.3% 21 68 30.9% 73 112 65.2% 49 77 126 46 26 12 46 107 358
5 1999-00 MIL 23 80 1 2,093 347 753 46.1% 63 182 34.6% 188 243 77.4% 100 232 332 113 59 31 129 227 945
6 2000-01 MIL 24 76 16 2,084 326 758 43.0% 107 260 41.2% 195 253 77.1% 79 234 313 138 78 45 114 194 954
7 2001-02 MIL 25 74 22 1,992 316 753 42.0% 95 291 32.6% 142 179 79.3% 64 236 300 105 65 32 127 200 869
8 2002-03 MIL 26 80 70 2,360 412 930 44.3% 97 265 36.6% 145 186 78.0% 97 292 389 102 70 49 133 257 1,066
9 2003-04 MIL 27 42 42 1,346 226 510 44.3% 47 130 36.2% 93 122 76.2% 38 167 205 90 40 15 73 127 592
10 2003-04 NYK 27 24 23 746 137 303 45.2% 26 64 40.6% 78 96 81.3% 26 89 115 34 24 5 43 69 378
11 2003-04 TOT 27 66 65 2,092 363 813 44.6% 73 194 37.6% 171 218 78.4% 64 256 320 124 64 20 116 196 970
12 2004-05 NYK 28 71 68 1,940 315 718 43.9% 85 208 40.9% 136 173 78.6% 45 192 237 110 41 17 113 222 851
13 2005-06 CHI 29 3 0 32 6 16 37.5% 1 6 16.7% 0 0 0.0% 0 4 4 2 0 1 1 1 13
14 2005-06 PHX 29 26 10 630 107 246 43.5% 45 105 42.9% 28 42 66.7% 22 105 127 18 16 6 32 77 287
15 2005-06 TOT 29 29 10 662 113 262 43.1% 46 111 41.4% 28 42 66.7% 22 109 131 20 16 7 33 78 300
16 2006-07 LAC 30 76 24 2,054 299 723 41.4% 136 356 38.2% 102 144 70.8% 63 315 378 171 55 28 106 228 836
17 2007-08 LAC 31 63 51 1,940 291 705 41.3% 83 271 30.6% 115 153 75.2% 62 261 323 171 40 29 98 192 780
18 2008-09 LAC 32 10 5 220 34 90 37.8% 6 20 30.0% 21 34 61.8% 14 32 46 10 3 1 14 26 95
19 2008-09 NYK 32 36 1 773 119 258 46.1% 53 126 42.1% 54 67 80.6% 20 93 113 46 22 10 46 91 345
20 2008-09 CHI 32 18 0 254 36 90 40.0% 19 43 44.2% 14 20 70.0% 8 34 42 12 6 0 10 27 105
21 2008-09 TOT 32 64 6 1,247 189 438 43.2% 78 189 41.3% 89 121 73.6% 42 159 201 68 31 11 70 144 545
22 2009-10 DAL 33 18 1 285 49 106 46.2% 16 43 37.2% 21 24 87.5% 13 28 41 14 10 2 14 31 135

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NBA Alltime Leaders


Games Played

Robert Parish: 1,611
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 1,560
Vince Carter: 1,541
Dirk Nowitzki: 1,522
John Stockton: 1,504

Points

LeBron James: 40,474
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 38,387
Karl Malone: 36,928
Kobe Bryant: 33,643
Michael Jordan: 32,292

Assists

John Stockton: 15,806
Jason Kidd: 12,091
Chris Paul: 11,894
LeBron James: 11,009
Steve Nash: 10,335

Rebounds

Wilt Chamberlain: 23,924
Bill Russell: 21,620
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 17,440
Elvin Hayes: 16,279
Moses Malone: 16,212

Steals

John Stockton: 3,265
Jason Kidd: 2,684
Chris Paul: 2,614
Michael Jordan: 2,514
Gary Payton: 2,445

Free Throws Made

Karl Malone: 9,787
Moses Malone: 8,531
LeBron James: 8,390
Kobe Bryant: 8,378
Oscar Robertson: 7,694

Blocks

Hakeem Olajuwon: 3,830
Dikembe Mutombo: 3,289
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 3,189
Mark Eaton: 3,064
Tim Duncan: 3,020

Turnovers

LeBron James: 5,211
Russell Westbrook: 4,587
Karl Malone: 4,524
John Stockton: 4,244
Kobe Bryant: 4,010