Malcolm Thomas Recieves NBA Call-Up to Spurs

Published on December 4, 2013 under NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release


EL SEGUNDO - Los Angeles D-Fenders forward Malcolm Thomas has earned a GATORADE call-up and signed an NBA contract with the San Antonio Spurs, it was announced yesterday. Thomas becomes the first GATORADE call-up (15th in team history) for the D-Fenders this season. This also marks the fifth time Malcolm Thomas has been called-up from the Los Angeles D-Fenders in his career.

Thomas (6'9" / 225) posted league-leading averages of 33.5 points and 15.5 rebounds in his two appearances this season. The Columbia, Missouri native has previously spent time with the San Antonio Spurs, appearing in three games during the 2011-12 season. Thomas also played for the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls during the 2012-13 season, and has totaled 15 NBA appearances in his career.

A stand-out at San Diego State, Thomas finished his brief two-year career as the program's second ranked all-time shot blocker (127). Thomas posted averages of 11.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks during his senior season (2010-11) en route to earning MWC All-Defensive First Team honors. In addition, he earned MWC All-Conference Second Team in 2010 & 2011, and helped the Aztecs reach the Sweet 16 in 2011.

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