He made the Hornets ' roster for the start of the lockout - shortened 2011 -- 12 NBA season , but he was later waived by the team on December 31 .
On December 9 , 2011 , Thomas signed with the New Orleans Hornets for training camp .
Thomas made the New Orleans Hornets ' roster for the start of the lockout - shortened 2011 -- 12 NBA season , but Thomas was later waived by the team on December 31 .
On December 9 , 2011 , Thomas signed with the New Orleans Hornets for training camp .