Jokhow Panom "JT" Thor is a professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the NBA franchise the Washington Wizards as of March 2025. Thor attended the University of Auburn and played for the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team. In his freshman year as a Tiger, he averaged 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Thor let go of his remaining college eligibility and declared for the 2021 NBA draft.
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. In the 2022-23 NBA season, Thor played 69 games with the Hornets and averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game that year. After his three seasons with the Hornets, In September 2024, he signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers but was waived in March 2025. After clearing his waivers Thor signed with the Wizards and made his official debut for the Wizards on 11 March 2025 in a loss against the Raptors.
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, and attended the West Anchorage High School. But when his family shifted to West Virginia, he joined Huntington Prep High School.
Where was JT Thor's born?
JT Thor was born on August 26, 2002, in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
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FAQs on JT Thor
A. JT Thor is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall.
A. JT Thor's jersey number is 21 in the Washington Wizards as of March 2025.
A. JT Thor weighs 203 lbs (92 kg).
A. JT Thor has 7 siblings.
