Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted August 3, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 The Atlanta Hawks have named Jim Thomas as an assistant coach. Most recently a college scout for the Oklahoma City Thunder for the last four years, Thomas was previously with the New York Knicks (scout, 2005-07), Indiana University (assistant coach, 2001-04), and Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach (1996-99) and scout (1994-96). “We’re pleased to add Jim to our coaching staff,” Mike Budenholzer said. “He’s been a part of a number of successful programs, and his coaching and playing experience will blend well with our group.” http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/229243/Jim-Thomas-Hired-By-Hawks-As-Assistant-Coach Wiki on Jim Thomas: James (Jim) Edward Thomas (born October 19, 1960) is a retired American basketball player. A 6'3", 190 lb (86 kg) guard, he played college basketball at Indiana from 1979–1983, and played professionally in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, L.A. Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves from 1983–1990. While playing for coach Bobby Knight at Indiana he was the starting shooting guard on the 1981 national championship team, and also on the 1984 Final Four All Tournament Team. Thomas played competitively at Nova High School in Davie, FL. He played for the US national team in the 1982 FIBA World Championship, winning the silver medal. He has worked as an assistant coach or scout for several NBA teams. In 2013, he joined the Atlanta Hawks' coaching staff. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thomas_%28basketball%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckus Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 A scout for the Thunder is definitely ok in my book. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Moderators Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 My thoughts exactly. Looks like Danny is planning to build this team more through the draft than through free agency which is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllestPamfilis Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Don't forget he worked under Bobby Knight too if I'm not mistaken. Great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Don't forget he worked under Bobby Knight too if I'm not mistaken. Great addition.Who told you who Bobby Knight is? He hasn't thrown a chair since you were sitting in a high one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllestPamfilis Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Who told you who Bobby Knight is? He hasn't thrown a chair since you were sitting in a high one lol.For the win. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Don't forget he worked under Bobby Knight too if I'm not mistaken. Great addition. On first glance, I thought this said Billy Knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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