Charles Thomas (born October 3, 1969) is an American

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coach and former professional player who played in the

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(NBA). Born in

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, Thomas played for Everett High School in

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then played in college for

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. He played professionally for the

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for the 1991–1992 season. Thomas spent eight years in other American leagues with multiple teams in the

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(CBA), United States Basketball League, International Basketball Association and

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. He won a CBA championship with the Connecticut Pride in 1999. Charles Thomas also played four seasons in the

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n NBL, two seasons with the

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, and two with the

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. Thomas was a part of the 2000–01 championship-winning Wollongong Hawks club, before departing the club at the end of the next season for Adelaide. Charles Thomas is the twin brother of former

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player Carl Thomas.

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