Etan Thomas
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| Position | Center |
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| Nickname | Uncle Etan |
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Nationality |  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.
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.
In 2005, Thomas released a book of "poetry" titled "More Than an Athlete: Poems by Etan Thomas" which included works critical of former Wizards head coach Doug Collins.
In September of 2005, Thomas was one of several celebrities to speak at the anti-war rally in Washington D.C.. He has since posted on Huffington Post.
In 2006 he beat out Brendan Haywood to become the starting center for the Washington Wizards
Some locals nickname Thomas "Uncle Etan." His parents are Grenadian.
[edit] External links
- NBA.com Profile - Etan Thomas
- ESPN.com Profile - Etan Thomas
- Basketball-Reference Profile - Etan Thomas
- Etan Thomas on Huffington Post
- The Speech Everyone Is Talking About: Etan Thomas Electrifies Anti-War Washington Dave Zirin, Commondreams.org, Sept 27, 2005.
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