Ep 44: David Thomas

Former SMNT player for Canada Basketball and Brampton man, David Thomas, pulls up on Canada Hoops! David sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball story. David fills us in on life for he and his family in East Lansing, Michigan, and David then takes us into his time in the game of basketball. Dave tells us about growing up in Brampton, loving soccer at early age before finding basketball. David talks about growing his game at Notre Dame High School, getting exposure and recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; and then ultimately making the decision to attend and play at Michigan State University. David speaks fondly about his time at Michigan State: winning a National Championship alongside some great teammates and playing for legendary Head Coach Tom Izzo. David speaks on what it means to forever be a Spartan as he was the Director of Basketball Operations for 6 years for MSU after he retired.

David talks about turning pro, getting a couple of NBA workouts before he took his game to the NBL in Australia; where he would be a 2 time NBL Champion.

And you know we get into Davids' time with Canada Basketball. Dave tells us about playing for Canada, his friendships with teammates from Canada Basketball, the growth and level of talent in Canada right now: And David gives us his awesome old and new school Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.

Much love to one of the OGs' David Thomas for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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