JT Thor

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JT Thor
No. 4 – Pallacanestro Reggiana
PositionPower forward
LeagueLega Basket Serie A
Personal information
Born (2002-08-26) August 26, 2002 (age 23)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeAuburn (2020–2021)
NBA draft2021: 2nd round, 37th overall pick
Drafted byDetroit Pistons
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2024Charlotte Hornets
2021–2022→Greensboro Swarm
2024–2025Cleveland Cavaliers
2024–2025→Cleveland Charge
2025Washington Wizards
2025→Capital City Go-Go
2025–presentPallacanestro Reggiana
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Jokhow Panom "JT" Thor (born August 26, 2002) is a South Sudanese American professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Reggiana of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 37th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Early life

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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

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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

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Charlotte Hornets (2021–2024)

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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 (2024–2025)

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On September 9, 2024, Thor signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.[18] On March 1, 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers waived Thor.[19]

Washington Wizards (2025)

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On March 3, 2025, Thor was claimed off waivers by the Washington Wizards.[20] He made 11 appearances for Washington, averaging 3.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.5 assists.

Pallacanestro Reggiana (2025–present)

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On November 11, 2025, Thor signed Pallacanestro Reggiana of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.[21]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games 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

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Charlotte 33 0 7.9 .436 .259 .600 1.3 .6 .2 .3 2.0
2022–23 Charlotte 69 8 14.0 .399 .317 .702 2.2 .5 .3 .3 3.8
2023–24 Charlotte 63 3 12.4 .437 .346 .550 2.3 .5 .2 .4 3.2
2024–25 Cleveland 9 0 4.7 .600 .500 .875 .7 .5 .2 .3 3.1
Washington 11 0 18.8 .364 .200 .571 3.8 .5 .5 .5 3.9
Career 185 11 12.2 .419 .317 .651 2.1 .5 .3 .4 3.2

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Auburn 27 27 23.0 .440 .297 .741 5.0 .9 .8 1.4 9.4

Personal life

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

References

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