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My Take
What strikes me about Mychal Thompson is how much of a trailblazer he was: the first player born and raised in the Bahamas to reach the NBA, and the number one overall pick in the 1978 draft. That alone makes him a quiet piece of basketball history. He went on to win titles as a key reserve for the Showtime Lakers, and I find it fitting that he later became a broadcaster, staying close to the game. Standing 208 cm, he had the frame teams covet, but what I respect more is the path he carved for others from the islands.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mychal Thompson
- Name (Japanese)
- マイカル・トンプソン
- Reading
- まいかる・とんぷそん
- Born
- January 30, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Nassau, The Bahamas
- Height
- 208 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Miami Jackson High School
- University
- University of Minnesota
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mychal Thompson born?
Born January 30, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Mychal Thompson from?
Mychal Thompson is from Nassau, The Bahamas.
What does Mychal Thompson do?
Mychal Thompson works as basketball player.
How tall is Mychal Thompson?
Mychal Thompson is 208 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.