Thon Maker: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2024-2025G League
Statistics 2024-2025
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 24 | 19:30 | 8.6 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.8/6.5 42.7% | 1.8/3.1 56.0% | 1/3.4 30.5% | 1.1/1.6 66.7% | 1.6 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | - | 1.6 | 10.8 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 18.6% | 8.7 | 59.4% | 50.6% | 52.2% | 24.8% | 8.6% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% | -9.6 | 2.2% | 7.2% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:42 | 5 | 5 | - | - | 1 | D 129-102 @  | G League | |
| 4:43 | - | - | - | - | - | D 107-111 vs  | G League | |
| 17:39 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | V 113-102 vs | G League | |
| 19:31 | 11 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | V 119-114 vs  | G League | |
| 14:10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | V 133-115 vs  | G League | |
| 6:07 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | V 95-109 @  | G League | |
| 4:18 | 2 | - | - | - | - | V 108-121 @ | G League |
Player Profile
Discovered on a football field in Perth, Thon Maker embodies one of the most singular journeys in modern basketball. Born in Wau, South Sudan, this 7-foot center fled the civil war with his family, finding refuge first in Uganda and then in Australia at the age of five. It was there, on the streets of Perth, that a scout noticed his exceptional athletic qualities and steered him toward basketball.
His academic path reflects this perpetual pursuit of development: after Australia, he headed to Canada at Orangeville District Secondary School, then to the United States to complete his training. This educational odyssey shaped an atypical player, capable of adapting to any environment. Weighing 220 pounds for his imposing frame, Maker developed a revolutionary playing style for a big man: exceptional mobility, long-range shooting, and defensive versatility that made him a perfect embodiment of the "unicorn big man" archetype.
His professional career illustrates this adaptability: from the NBA to the leagues of Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, Maker has proven his ability to perform on every continent. This international experience continually enriches his game and his vision of basketball. Talent also seems to run in the family, as his younger brother Matur is likewise pursuing a professional career.
Today, Thon Maker continues to evolve, driven by the resilience forged through adversity and the curiosity about the world that have shaped his unique journey since the courts of Perth.
Honors & Championships
Thon Maker made history in basketball by becoming the first high school player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft in over a decade.
- Selected 10th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, the first high school player chosen in the first round since 2005
- NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2019), Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Key contributor during the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff runs in 2017 and 2018
- Lebanese league champion with Al Riyadi Club Beirut and player for Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia in 2025
Awards & Individual Honors
Thon Maker has built an atypical career studded with remarkable distinctions, spanning American high school basketball and the international game.
- First high school player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft since 2005
- Named Gatorade Virginia Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2013–14
- MVP of the FIBA West Asia Super League
- Asian continental champion with Al Riyadi Beirut
