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Part 8: Tim Thomas on Playing with Allen Iverson, Compares Him to Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant
Part 1: Tim Thomas on Growing Up in Crack Era, Brother Killed Junkie Who Robbed His Stash
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In a candid interview, NBA veteran Tim Thomas reflects on some intense off-court moments, including a story about him and former NBA player Anthony Mason getting jumped by NFL players. “We got beat up real bad,” Thomas admits, sharing the raw reality behind the incident. Beyond the confrontation, Thomas dives into his NBA journey, highlighting his time in Milwaukee where he found his stride as a sixth man averaging double figures and contributing in the playoffs. Though Milwaukee was a smaller market, Thomas believed it to be the best place for him to compete and grow. He recounts the bittersweet nature of his tenure there, including tough playoff losses to his former team, Philadelphia, and the challenges of fighting for his spot amidst team changes. Thomas’s story reveals the resilience required both on and off the court in professional basketball.
