Apr 22, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Detroit Pistons forward Thon Maker (7) exchange jerseys after the game at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React To Thon Maker News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 1, 2024 8:46 PM ET

Thon Maker was once seen as an NBA player who had a lot of potential when he was selected with the tenth pick in 2016 by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Maker hasn't appeared in an NBA game since the 2020-21 season.

However, the 27-year-old surprisingly signed a deal with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.

Via The Houston Rockets: "Roster Update: The Rockets today announced they have signed free agent center Thon Maker and guard Markquis Nowell."

Roster Update: The Rockets today announced they have signed free agent center Thon Maker and guard Markquis Nowell.

Details: https://t.co/fW0GL19YDB pic.twitter.com/8ar7OWAfrx
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) October 1, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news.

@NBAReactz: "Thon maker getting a spot on a team in 2024 is absolutely wild."

Thon maker getting a spot on a team in 2024 is absolutely wild.
— NBA Reactz (@NBAReactz) October 1, 2024

@babenataliemay: "thon maker! he was so hyped back in the day, hope he finds his groove with the rockets."

thon maker! he was so hyped back in the day, hope he finds his groove with the rockets.
— Natalie May (@babenataliemay) October 1, 2024

@helmin_joe: "THON MAKER?! LEAGUE IS COOKED."

THON MAKER?! LEAGUE IS COOKED.
— Joe (@helmin_joe) October 1, 2024

@duh_itsmax: "Another Center?? Bruh we got 5 centers now n ones ona 2 way. Cool to have Thon for size n versatility but this was completely random"

Another Center?? Bruh we got 5 centers now n ones ona 2 way. Cool to have Thon for size n versatility but this was completely random
— Max (@duh_itsmax) October 1, 2024

@elo0327: "If they give thon the standard contract, rockets are winning the championship"

If they give thon the standard contract, rockets are winning the championship
— Ethan Lo (@elo0327) October 1, 2024

@michaelhoub: "Jock Landale, Jack McVeigh and now Thon Maker.

Strong Aussie presence in the Rockets organisation this year!"

Jock Landale, Jack McVeigh and now Thon Maker.

Strong Aussie presence in the Rockets organisation this year! https://t.co/VhgqQ1ll2Z
— Michael Houben (@michaelhoub) October 2, 2024

@clutchcitytalks: "I've always been a big Thon Maker fan."

I've always been a big Thon Maker fan. https://t.co/FoAxg62h53
— Clutch City Talks (@clutchcitytalks) October 1, 2024

Maker has played five seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers.

His career averages are 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range in 263 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 16 NBA playoff games (ten starts).

It's possible that Maker could end up playing in the G League this season.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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