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My Take
What grabs me about Thon Maker is the sheer trajectory: born in Wau, South Sudan, raised through Australia and Canada, and drafted 10th overall into the NBA at just 19. I was always intrigued by the early hype around him as a new-breed seven-footer who could stretch the floor, even if the production never fully matched the projection. To me the more compelling story isn't the box score but the arc itself, from a refugee background to the global stage and now still competing in Saudi Arabia. That kind of relentless mobility deserves quiet respect, regardless of how many stars he became.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Thon Maker
- Name (Japanese)
- ソン・メイカー
- Reading
- そん・めいかー
- Born
- February 25, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 216 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Aranmore Catholic College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Thon Maker born?
Born February 25, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Thon Maker from?
Thon Maker is from Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan.
What does Thon Maker do?
Thon Maker works as basketball player.
How tall is Thon Maker?
Thon Maker is 216 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.