LaSalle Thompson
Basketball player with NBA career
Born
June 23rd, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA from 1982 to 1994. Teams included the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Transitioned to coaching and managed multiple basketball programs, contributing to player development and team strategies. Served in various roles at different educational institutions in the realm of athletics.
Played for the Indiana Pacers
Coached at various educational institutions
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