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A look at the former Indiana basketball players in the NBA before All-Star break

By Connor O’Keefe

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3). Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3). Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and center Thomas Bryant (31). Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Thomas Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers

2022-23 NBA Stats: 34 GP | 22 GS | 22.4 MPG | 13.0 PPG | 7.2 RPG | 0.6 BPG | 63.9 FG%

After Bryant’s two seasons for Indiana basketball where he averaged 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds on 59.2 percent shooting from the field, he entered his name in the 2017 NBA Draft and was selected 42nd overall by the Utah Jazz but then was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

In his rookie campaign, Bryant averaged just 4.8 minutes and 1.5 points in 15 games played for the Lakers. After his rookie season, Bryant was waived by the Lakers during the offseason and was picked up by the Washington Wizards where he played five seasons and turned himself into an impressive role-playing big man in the NBA.

After not appearing in any games until November 18 this season, Bryant has played a huge role for the Lakers alongside LeBron James, where the Indiana basketball alum has posted nine double-doubles, including a 31-point and 14-rebound effort on January 22 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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