Biography of Kenny Thomas[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

A formerly retired NBA player, Kenny Thomas still finds passion for basketball in multiple forms, whether through coaching, inspiring, or training.

After devoting eleven years to the National Basketball Association and playing across multiple arenas, Kenny is still active.

Kenny is an important figure on the field, from starting college as one of the highest recruits to ending his professional career as one of the best NBA players. Still today, Kenny ensures to host several basketball programs and tournaments throughout the year.

Before we jump right into the lifestyle and career of one of the most celebrated NBA players, let us first get a quick dose of general facts about him.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenneth Cornelius Thomas
Date of Birth	July 25, 1977
Birth Place	Atlanta, Georgia
Nick Name	Kenny
Religion	Unknown
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African American
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Age	45 years old
Height	6’7″ (2.01 meters)
Weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Black
Build	Athletic
Father’s Name	Calvin Thomas
Mother’s Name	Patricia Thomas
Siblings	Unknown
Education	Stephen F. Austin High School Albuquerque High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico University of New Mexico
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Name Unknown
Kids	Two sons
Profession	Former basketball player
Position	Power Forward / Center
NBA Draft	1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
Affiliations	Houston Rockets Philadelphia 76ers Sacramento Kings
Active Years	1999–2010
Net Worth	$18 million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter, Website
Merch	Jersey
Last Update	August, 2022

Body Measurements

Kenny Thomas is a man with a ripped physique and a hard-built body. Well, he stands at a tall height of 6’7″ (2.01 meters) while weighing 245 lb (111 kg).

As for his physical appearance, he depicts a dark chocolate-colored skin with sparkly black eyes. Likewise, he has dark brown short, trimmed hair.

Kenny Thomas | Early Life

Thomas (fully named Kenneth Cornelius Thomas) was born on July 25, 1977, under Leo’s star sign.

Well, it is unknown if Kenny has any siblings or not. He was born to his parents, Patricia Thomas and Calvin Thomas, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Additionally, his father is a sergeant, and hence, Kenny was raised strictly. Likewise, his mother used to be a medical supplies technician.

Often, his father asked him to stay out of trouble.

“WORK HARD, LISTEN IN SCHOOL, AND DON’T GET INTO TROUBLE. I TOLD HIM IF HE DID THAT HE WOULD GET WHAT HE WANTED.” – CALVIN THOMAS 

Since his early days, Kenny had a huge body frame. He maintained himself as a gentle child and would often go to church twice a week.

Education

With most of his childhood in Atlanta, the family moved to El Paso in 1988. There, he enrolled in the Stephen F. Austin High School.

However, not long after it, Kenny moved to study at Albuquerque High School, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

As a fun fact, Kenny had failed the ACT on the first try but did study hard and passed by the end of the spring semester.

Following his high school graduation, Kenny attended the University of New Mexico, where he stayed for four years.

Kenny Thomas | Career

Kenny Thomas’ love for basketball commenced only during his eighth grade. Before it, he was involved in sports like stickball, track and field, and so on.

Then, he commenced playing the sport for his high school team. Well, he initially garnered the attention of others during his time at Flight, a team made up of top high school players.

Kenny partook in the BCI championship in Phoenix with the team, where he bagged the MVP title. Right after the win, big schools started showing interest in his game, and after the win, he transferred to Albuquerque High.

With his exceptional play on the team, Kenny got the nickname “baby Shaq.”

College Career Disruption

After his high school career, when Kenny applied for the collegiate years, the NCAA ran a confrontation over an academic infraction. In August 1995, the NCAA ruled Thomas ineligible on the eve of his enrollment in New Mexico.

Well, they stated that the sole reason was the fact that Kenny was just one high school
core credit shy of the 13 credits required.

The issue was raised when the NCAA claimed that his physical science class was not part of a core curriculum. However, Kenny did state that he took the class under the counselor’s direction, and if the NCAA had warned before, he would have changed it.

Hence, Thomas took the matters to court, mentioning that the NCAA’s decision was causing irreparable harm to Kenny’s education. Finally, after three long days, they took Kenny in as eligible for the program.

The Professional Arena

Right after his college graduation, Kenny Thomas entered the 1999 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets drafted him as the 22nd overall pick in the first round back then.

He spent three years with the team, where he was constantly the team leader in rebounds and blocked shots. In the 2002-03 season, the Rockets traded Kenny to the Philadelphia 76ers.

A year later, the team traded Kenny to the  Sacramento Kings, where he spent the longest time on the NBA platform. After five years with the Kings, Kenny joined the 2010 pre-season camp with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Kenny Thomas | Retirement

“I HAD A GOOD CAREER. IN THE PRIME, THEY SAY YOUR PRIME IS 27-28 TO 32-33. I DIDN’T GET THE PLAY IN MY PRIME. OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND, AND I WAS GETTING OLDER. I HAD 10 COACHES IN 11 YEARS, BUT I WOULDN’T CHANGE ANYTHING.” – KENNY THOMAS

After a solid eleven years of an NBA career, Kenny Thomas officially retired in 2010. According to Kenny himself, he resigned from the game when his playing time began to drop with the Kings.

Post Retirement

After his retirement, Kenny Thomas commenced working to do his own business. However, during his initial years, he could not bag deals with his alma mater, New Mexico.

He then struggled to search for work after his post NBA career. However, his attorney, Ken Harris, managed a meeting with Magic Johnson, which became a spark towards his business dream.

Right after it, he commenced his new business venture, Kenny Thomas Enterprises.

Business Establishments

With the mentorship of Magic Johnson, Kenny Thomas became an entrepreneur and established multiple businesses. In 2015, he found El Ray taking inspiration from a Mexican street cuisine restaurant.

He later opened it up for business in August at the historic Ochsner building. He is also the president and CEO of T3 Productions LLC.

“IT’S THE SECOND CHAPTER OF MY LIFE NOW. I WOULDN’T CHANGE ANYTHING.” – KENNY THOMAS

Basketball Events

Kenny Thomas is still passionately involved in basketball games and events. He is one of its biggest supporters and hosts.

He hosts multiple such events for everyone across New Mexico and California throughout the year. Not to mention, he is also a member of the AAU basketball circuit.

In the meantime, Kenny is also regular at the Kings game. He sits in the courtside seat at the Golden 1 Center every time. Similarly, he also did some Kings television commentary for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area late.

Kenny Thomas | Awards And Achievements

• Second-team All-American – SN (1998)
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1998)
• 3× First-team All-WAC (1996, 1998, and 1999)
• Third-team Parade All-American (1995)

Kenny Thomas | Net Worth

According to the sources, Kenny Thomas has a net worth of $18 million with a career earning of $54,613,164.

Today, he is a partner in INFINITY 02 bottled water, as his partnership with the company has made this bottled water available even in Sacramento.

Charity Work

Today, Kenny Thomas is actively enrolled in charity work. Well, he is the founder of the Kenny Thomas Foundation.

This nonprofit organization works to assist the youth community. To elaborate, they help struggling youths by providing them with opportunities through higher education, college scholarships, and helping families.

At the same time, Kenny is currently a member of several nonprofit boards. Such organizations include the ALS New Mexico Chapter board, the African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and The University of New Mexico Black Alumni Chapter.

Kenny Thomas | Personal Life

Kenny Thomas is much more than just a retired NBA player; he is a father and a loving husband. Yes, indeed, he is a married man.

However, it is unfortunate as Kenny has never opened up about his love life and relationship. Nothing is known about his family and wife.

We can only guess that he believes in giving his wife and kids the privacy they deserve.

Also, Kenny has two children, and as per the sources, they are his sons. If there is any update regarding his love life, we will update it here.

Social Media

Kenny posts several updates on his games and life on his social media handles. He is an avid golfer who loves to spend his free time with the game.

He is on Instagram as Kenny Thomas (@kennythomasnba) with 10.8k followers. He is on Twitter as Kenny Thomas (@kennythomasnba) with 8.6k followers.

Similarly, you can also check out his website for further details. His website is named after himself, Kenny Thomas (kennythomas.com).

Kenny Thomas | FAQs

What is Kenny Thomas’ career statistic like?

Throughout his career days, Brown has played 632 NBA regular games and has saved 406 of them. He has a field goal percentage of .465 and a free throw percentage of .699.

Likewise, he has maintained an average of 6.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, .8 steals, and 9.3 points.

Additionally, Devin has played 23 games in the playoff season and saved them. During his tenure, he has a field goal percentage of .529 and a free throw percentage of .677.

Likewise, he has maintained an average of 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, .7 steals, and 9.7 points.

Which jersey number did Kenny Thomas wear?

Kenny Thomas wore jersey number 21 for the Houston Rockets and 9 for the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings.