<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie forward-center Jason Thompson to a multi-year contract, it was announced by Kings?€™ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Thompson was Sacramento?€™s first round selection (12th overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft out of Rider. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Thompson, who enjoyed a four-year career at Rider, finished with averages of 16.7 points (.526 FGs, .667 FTs), 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 blocks per game through 122 outings.</div> Kings News
