Miami HEAT Re-Sign Center Thomas Bryant
Bryant played in 38 games last season for the HEAT, starting in four of them. He averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per game, while shooting 57.7 percent from the field and 87.2 percent from the free-throw line. Throughout the season, he led Miami in scoring twice, blocks eight times, rebounds five times, plus/minus four times, and steals once. Bryant scored in double figures in 10 games, including a season-high 26 points and 12 rebounds on March 29 against Portland. In his four starts, he recorded two double-digit scoring games, grabbed double-figure rebounds once, and shot a perfect 6-of-6 from the foul line. Bryant led the HEAT reserves in scoring three times, rebounds 13 times, and blocks on 11 occasions.
Additionally, the seven-year NBA veteran achieved several milestones last season, including his 1,000th defensive rebound on November 30, his 250th game on January 15, and his 1,000th field goal on March 29.