Jason Thompson (basketball)

Jason Thompson
Thompson with Fenerbahçe Doğuş in 2017
Capital City Go-Go
TitleAssistant coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1986-07-21) July 21, 1986
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLenape (Medford, New Jersey)
CollegeRider (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Drafted bySacramento Kings
Playing career2008–2021
PositionCenter / power forward
Number34, 1, 2
Coaching career2022–present
Career history
Playing
20082015Sacramento Kings
2015–2016Golden State Warriors
2016Toronto Raptors
2016–2017Shandong Golden Stars
2017–2018Fenerbahçe Doğuş
2018–2019Sichuan Blue Whales
2019–2020Beijing Royal Fighters
2020–2021Casademont Zaragoza
2021Guangdong Southern Tigers
Coaching
2022–2024Rider (assistant)
2024–2025Sioux Falls Skyforce (assistant)
2025–presentCapital City Go-Go (assistant)
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Jason Carlton Thompson (born July 21, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He was a starting center playing college basketball for the Rider Broncs from 2004 to 2008, and was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He holds the record for most games played with the Kings during their tenure in Sacramento.