Mychal Thompson
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
January 30th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in the Bahamas and later moving to the United States, a professional basketball player emerged in the 1970s. Played college basketball at the University of Minnesota before being selected as the first overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Played for the Trail Blazers and later the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers. Contributed significantly to the Lakers' success during the 1980s, winning two NBA championships. After retirement, transitioned into a sportscasting role, providing analysis and commentary on basketball games.
First overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft
Won two NBA championships with the Lakers
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