By BILLY HEYEN The Washington Wizards had nothing to play for in the standings Thursday afternoon, but someone wouldn’t have known that based on how Thomas Bryant competed. Just as he’s done since he was a Bishop Kearney teenager bursting into Rochester’s consciousness, Bryant ran the floor, shot 3-pointers and finished at the basket. Bryant finished with 26 points, nine … [Read more...] about Rochester’s Thomas Bryant finishes 3rd NBA season as proven starter
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Thomas Bryant keys Wizards’ comeback surge to beat Hornets
By BILLY HEYEN The final action on Friday night’s stat sheet was Thomas Bryant grabbing a defensive rebound. He held the ball up in his right hand, and as the buzzer sounded, he let it fall straight down, the metaphorical mic drop. It was an ending that didn’t seem likely for the majority of Washington’s game against Charlotte, but the Wizards completed a double-digit comeback … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant keys Wizards’ comeback surge to beat Hornets
Thomas Bryant shines on national TV for Wizards with season-high 23 points
By BILLY HEYEN The Washington Wizards were scheduled with a lone ESPN game before the season. It's expected to be a rough, rebuilding type year for the Wizards. So if Rochester-native Thomas Bryant was going to make a national impression, he'd get one shot. That shot was Friday night, and Bryant didn't miss. The Wizards lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 113-100, but Bryant … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant shines on national TV for Wizards with season-high 23 points
Twist and Shout: Thomas Bryant leads Wizards to bounceback win
By BILLY HEYEN The screams and shouts have different causes. A big block, maybe a 3 in front of the opponent's bench, or a strong dunk. But in every Washington Wizards game, the physical origin of the sound is Thomas Bryant's chest. He'll make one of those exciting plays. He'll flex, or sometimes swing his arms through the air wildly in celebration. Regardless, the sound … [Read more...] about Twist and Shout: Thomas Bryant leads Wizards to bounceback win
Thomas Bryant struggles for 1st time this season as Wizards fall to Minnesota
By BILLY HEYEN In an 82-game NBA regular season, some outings are bound to be disappointing. Saturday was just one of those nights for Thomas Bryant and the Washington Wizards. Bryant and the Wizards were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 131-109. The Rochester native finished with three points, 10 rebounds, two steals and a block in 20 minutes of … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant struggles for 1st time this season as Wizards fall to Minnesota