Thomas Jordan (basketball)

Jordan played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. He was ineligible as a freshman in 1987–88, and in his sophomore year, he averaged 13.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.[6] Jordan's decision to leave college early to play professionally was due to a lack of team chemistry.[6]

Jordan said that he never "enjoyed" basketball, he only "played it."[7] He used the sport as a means to get a free college education, and any desires of playing professionally was not necessarily his goal.[7] In October 1998, Jordan said, "If the air blew up the ball, I'm not going to cry. Don't get me wrong, I won't turn down a pro career if that comes, but I'm not counting on it."[7]

After his sophomore year of college, Jordan began a pro club career. He played professionally for 14 years, in six countries, which included time spent playing in the National Basketball Association. In April 1993, Jordan was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia 76ers, and he played in the final four games of the 1992–93 season, averaging 11.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.[8]