Jokhow Panom "JT" Thor is a professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA as of October 2024. Thor went to the University of Auburn and played for the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team. As a power forward, he played 27 games for the Tigers', scoring with an average of 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.
JT Thor was drafted as the 37th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft, but later he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. As of October 2024, he has played 165 games in his NBA career, scoring 528 points. Thor has also grabbed 341 rebounds and assisted 84 times. In September 2024, he signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has also signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League.
What is JT Thor’s nationality?
JT Thor holds both American and South Sudanese nationality. His parents are from South Sudan, but they migrated to the United States.
JT Thor's Hometown
JT Thor’s hometown is Anchorage, Alaska. Thor attended West Anchorage High School. But when his family shifted to West Virginia, he joined Huntington Prep High School.
JT Thor's Birthplace
JT Thor was born on August 26, 2002, in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, but they moved to Anchorage, Alaska, when he was just five years old. However, after he turned 14, Thor’s family moved to West Virginia.
FAQs on JT Thor
A. JT Thor is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall.
A. JT Thor's jersey number is 15 in Cleveland Cavaliers.
A. JT Thor weighs 203 lbs (92 kg).
A. JT Thor has 7 siblings.
