Career
Though born in Dayton, Ohio, Thomas moved to Lansing, Michigan where he played basketball at Everett High School. He went on to college at Eastern Michigan University, where he also played basketball. Thomas began his National Basketball Association career with the Sacramento Kings in 1991-1992, playing one game, playing 31 minutes, scoring 12 points.
He did not return to the league until 1996-1997, when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers.
His final National Basketball Association season in 1997-1998 was split between the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and the Cavaliers (for a second stint). Thomas last played professionally with an Italian team, Fileni Jesi.
He is the twin brother of former Detroit Pistons player Charles Thomas. Thomas took a position as head of the Jackson College basketball program in 2013.
He previously worked as an assistant basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.