Jason Thompson

About

Power forward/center who debuted in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings in 2008.

Before Fame

He played college basketball at Rider from 2004 to 2008 and was named MAAC Player of the Year his senior year.

Trivia

After being selected 12th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Kings, he went on to average 11.1 points and 7.4 rebounds his rookie year with the team, starting in 56 games.

Family Life

His younger brother Ryan also played college basketball for Rider.

Associated With

He was joined in the Kings' frontcourt by DeMarcus Cousins in 2010.