Clippers Sign Tim Thomas

Thomas has averaged 10.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in nine NBA seasons with Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, Chicago and Phoenix.

“Tim is a multi-talented player who can play several positions for us,” said Clippers Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. “He is very versatile offensively and is able to stretch the defense with his perimeter shooting as well as having a good post up game.”

Thomas was instrumental in Phoenix’s run to the Western Conference Finals last season, averaging 15.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game during the 2006 NBA Playoffs while shooting 44.4% from three-point range. In the Suns’ seven game series victory over the Clippers, Thomas tallied 14.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game.

“We are extremely pleased with the signing of Tim Thomas,” stated Clippers Head Coach Mike Dunleavy. “We feel his ability to play as a big three and as a mobile four gives us the versatility that is a must for a team that wants to compete for an NBA championship.”

Thomas declared for the NBA Draft following his freshman year at Villanova, and was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the seventh overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He enjoyed his most productive season in 2003-04, when he averaged a career-high 14.7 points per game with Milwaukee and New York.

He has averaged 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds in 53 career postseason games.