Rider University's Jason Thompson, front, drives the ball past New Jersey Institute of Technology's Justin Garris during a basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in Lawrenceville, N.J. At 6-foot-11 and 250 pounds and possessing the agility of a much smaller player, Jason Thompson is giving Rider University something it has never truly had: a legitimate NBA prospect. AP Photo logo AP Photo 26 months ago

Rider University's Jason Thompson, front, drives the ball past New Jersey Institute of Technology's Justin Garris during a basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, in Lawrenceville, N.J. At 6-foot-11 and 250 pounds and possessing the agility of a much smaller player, Jason Thompson is giving Rider University something it has never truly had: a legitimate NBA prospect.

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  1. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, right, drives to the basket against Charlotte Bobcats forward Boris Diaw during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. The Bobcats beat the Kings 103-96.
  2. Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed, center, powers his way to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
  3. Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace, center, drives to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. The Bobcats beat the Kings 103-96.
  4. Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, right, reacts after fouling out of their NBA game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 in Salt Lake City. The Jazz defeated the Kings 101-94.
  5. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, left, and Kings forward Jon Brockman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.
  6. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, right, gets around Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Orlando won 100-84.
  7. Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson (R) shoots past Atlanta Hawks forward Joe Smith in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 20, 2010.
  8. Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson (2) shoots the ball over Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Washington. The Wizards won 96-86.
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  10. TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Former NBA player Stephon Marbury drinks on the bench during his first game for Shanxi Zhongyu against Dongguan New Century during the 19th round of the CBA on January 31, 2010 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China.
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  13. TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Fans cheer for former NBA player Stephon Marbury during the match between Shanxi Zhongyu and Dongguan New Century of the 19th round of CBA on January 31, 2010 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of Chna.
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  15. TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Former NBA player Stephon Marbury (L) in action during his first game for Shanxi Zhongyu against Dongguan New Century during the 19th round of the CBA on January 31, 2010 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China.
  16. TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 31: Former NBA player Stephon Marbury shoots during his first game for Shanxi Zhongyu against Dongguan New Century during the 19th round of the CBA on January 31, 2010 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China.

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