Bob Thornton C  #34

Born: Jul 10, 1962 (61 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Los Angeles, California

Nationality: United States

Height: 6-10 (208cm)     Weight: 225 (102kg)

Current Team: Samford

Job Title: Director of Scouting

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Draft Entry: 1984 NBA Draft

Drafted: Round 4, Pick 17, New York Knicks

Pre-Draft Team: UC Irvine (Jr)

High School: Mission Viejo High School [Mission Viejo, California]

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Job History

Director of Scouting of the Samford Bulldogs since 2022-2023 (Hired).
Assistant Coach of the Sacramento Kings from 2016-2017 to 2016-2017.
Bench Assistant Coach of the Sacramento Kings from 2016-2017 (Hired) to 2021-2022.
Assistant Coach of the Memphis Grizzlies from 2011-2012 (Hired) to 2015-2016 (Resigned).
Advance Scout of the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2007-2008 (Hired) to 2010-2011.
Assistant Coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2004-2005 (Hired) to 2006-2007.
Assistant Coach of the Chicago Bulls from 2002-2003 (Hired) to 2003-2004.
Head Coach of the Huntsville Flight from 2001-2002 (Hired) to 2001-2002.