JT Thor

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JT Thor
No. 15–Cleveland Cavaliers
Position Power forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2002-08-26) August 26, 2002 (age 22)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / South Sudanese
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school
College Auburn (2020–2021)
NBA draft 2021: 2nd round, 37th overall pick
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2024 Charlotte Hornets
2021–2022 →Greensboro Swarm
2024–present Cleveland Cavaliers
2024–present→Cleveland Charge
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Jokhow Panom "JT" Thor (born August 26, 2002) is a South Sudanese-American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers and was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

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Early life

Thor was born in Omaha, Nebraska to South Sudanese parents and moved to Anchorage, Alaska at age five. [1] He started playing basketball in seventh grade and competed for West Anchorage High School. [2] At age 14, Thor moved to West Virginia, where his brother lived, to attend Huntington Prep School. [3] After two seasons, he transferred to Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia. [4] He reclassified to the 2020 class. [5] As a senior, Thor averaged 14.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, receiving all-state honors. [6] He was a consensus four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Auburn, choosing the Tigers over Oklahoma State. [7]

College career

On February 13, 2021, Thor recorded a freshman season-high 24 points and nine rebounds, shooting 5-of-6 from three-point range, in an 82–80 loss to Kentucky. [8] As a freshman at Auburn, he averaged 9.4 points, five rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. [9] On March 23, 2021, Thor declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. [10] He later signed with an agent, forgoing his remaining eligibility. [11]

Professional career

Charlotte Hornets (2021–2024)

Thor was selected 37th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA draft. On August 6, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets with Mason Plumlee for the 57th overall pick. [12] [13] The Hornets officially signed Thor on August 6, 2021. [14] On October 26 and November 2, he was assigned to the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. [15] In his G League debut, Thor posted 34 points off of 14-of-22 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 128–117 loss to the Birmingham Squadron. [16] The Hornets released Thor on June 28, 2024, along with guard Seth Curry. [17]

Cleveland Cavaliers (2024–present)

On September 9, 2024, Thor signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. [18]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Charlotte 3307.9.436.259.6001.3.6.2.32.0
2022–23 Charlotte 69814.0.399.317.7022.2.5.3.33.8
2023–24 Charlotte 63312.4.437.346.5502.3.5.2.43.2
Career1651112.2.418.320.6442.1.5.2.43.2

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Auburn 272723.0.440.297.7415.0.9.81.49.4

Personal life

Thor's older cousin, Jal Rial, played basketball for Phoenix College and Howard College. He has four brothers and three sisters. [1]

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  2. ↑ "Hoops standout Thor named Alaska Athlete of the Week". Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. December 7, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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