Etan Thomas Biography
Etan Thomas is a former professional basketball player who played for the Washington Wizards, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Atlanta Hawks in his 11-year career in the National Basketball Association. He is also a published poet, freelance writer, activist, and motivational speaker, as well as a co-host of Centers of Attention, a sports talk show on ESPN Radio Syracuse.
Thomas has been the personification of “The Activist Athlete," defying the stereotype of the apolitical athlete, planting his roots in his formidable literary career, passion for mentoring and civic engagement.
Born in Harlem, New York and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Thomas’ childhood was surrounded by books on the civil rights movement, politics and the 1960s. He was greatly influenced by his schoolteacher mother, who instilled in her two sons to think critically and use their platform to make a difference.
Thomas is the author of numerous books including "Police Brutality and White Supremacy: The Fight Against American Traditions"; "We Matter: Athletes And Activism,” which was listed as one of the top ten best activism books of all time by Book Authority; the poem collection "More Than an Athlete"; and "Fatherhood: Rising To The Ultimate Challenge," which kickstarted a national conversation about fatherhood.
Thomas approaches his work fearlessly. Never afraid to voice his opinions, he was honored for social justice advocacy as the recipient of the 2010 National Basketball Players Association Community Contribution Award and the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, Inc. Legacy Award.
Thomas is a senior writer for basketballnews.com and the host of The Rematch. He also writes for The Guardian and has previously written for The Washington Post, Huffington Post, CNN, ESPN, Hoopshype.com and slamonline. He can frequently be seen on MSNBC as a special correspondent for “hot topics” and he co-hosts a weekly local radio show on WPFW 89.3FM, The Collision, where sports and politics collide.
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Etan Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Poetry, Inspirational, Motivational, Literary, Sports, Athlete, Basketball and Culture.
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Etan Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Authors and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Etan Thomas for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Etan Thomas can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Phil Ford, Grant Korgan and Stephen A. Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Etan Thomas for an upcoming event.
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Great program and it was a pleasure working with Etan! Looking forward to the next collaboration.
Wingate University - Sep 21 2022 -
Etan was great! Thank you again!
Helio Health, Inc. - May 11 2022
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NBA's Etan Thomas leads "fatherhood movement" - CBS News
Former NBA center teams up with high-profile dads - athletes, actors, politicians and musicians - who share parenting wisdom.
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How do I book Etan Thomas to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Etan Thomas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Etan Thomas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Etan Thomas or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Etan Thomas for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Etan Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Etan Thomas are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Etan Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Etan Thomas speak about?
Etan Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Poetry, Inspirational, Motivational, Literary, Sports, Athlete, Basketball and Culture. -
Who is the agent for Etan Thomas?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Etan Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Etan Thomas for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Etan Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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