Rob Pelinka says there is mutual interest in keeping Austin Reaves in free agency. And Thompson wasnt just a perfect fit for what the Lakers needed, either. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. More NBA Finals: Curry relishes role in NBA Finals. Bahamian former basketball player (born 1955), For his eldest son, also a former NBA player, see, "For NBA teams, religion can be unifying or divisive", "Larry Bird Was Miffed at the Spurs After a 1987 Midseason Trade With the Lakers", "Thompson & Trudell Show PodCenter ESPN Radio", "thebahamasweekly.com ESPN hosts Bahamian film 'The Trailblazer' in Los Angeles", "Trailblazer: The Mychal Thompson Story (2103) IMDb", "Banff World Media Festival 2022 Andrew Thompson", "How 'The Last Dance' started with simple idea in '97", "BAHAMAS' MAIN MAN: Mychal Thompson Someday Might Be the Prime Minister", "Mychal Thompson honored with street in his name", 1977 NCAA Men's Basketball Consensus All-Americans, 1978 NCAA Men's Basketball Consensus All-Americans, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mychal_Thompson&oldid=1139592578, All-American college men's basketball players, Bahamian expatriate basketball people in Italy, Bahamian expatriate basketball people in the United States, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball players, National Basketball Association players from the Bahamas, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 22:31. The Warriors star is looking to add a fifth ring to his collection which would mean having to get past the franchise he supporting growing up. The Thompsons, along with the Waltons, are also the only father-son tandems to have each won two championships, with the Thompsons being the only tandem to win in two consecutive years. Despite the changes, Mychal believes Klay will fit in seamlessly.. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) works against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, March 27, 2012. But the time I spentjust me and him talking about basketball, thats all I reflect on.". Keep going!, Kobe Bryant gives Klay Thompson autographed, game-worn jersey after win over GSW https://t.co/TsjUdJB7iN pic.twitter.com/ig5PO2SRr6, Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 7, 2016, "I told him he reminds me of Kobe, the way he plays through his injuries He was so flattered that I gave him that comparison." He has also provided coverage of World Cups, Copa Libertadores, the UEFA Champions League as well as various local and international tournaments for different disciplines like boxing and basketball for HBO and Fox Deportes. He said the Warriorsdecided not to have that setup so they wouldnt disrupt team dynamics and respect everyones privacy. In addition to those duties, Pepe has managed to find time to broadcast the Olympics, MLB, the NFL, WNBA, the Pan American Games, college football and basketball, and a variety of soccer leagues and events, including several FIFA World Cups, MLS, the EPL, SERIE A, and Mexicos national soccer league. The Lakers won another title in 1988, beating the Detroit Pistons, and reached the Finals in 1989, falling to Detroit, and again, in 1991. Thompson: "Its great, and its going to get even better. Formerly the Minnesota Timberwolves television analyst for two seasons, Thompson teams with play-by-play announcer John Ireland for all Lakers radio broadcasts. This gave the Pat Riley-coached Lakers a team that had four players who were overall #1 selections in the NBA draft, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969), Magic Johnson (1979), and James Worthy (1982). They have to play smart and play well, but they definitely are the favorites to win., More NBA Finals: Position-by-position preview, My wife thinks Im too grumpy, he said. Hell carry the team on some nights, but not every night. Jacobo aporta aos de experiencia a los Lakers, habiendo trabajado para empresas de radio y televisin nacionales e internacionales como Univision, Telemundo, Canal 22, ESPN, Fox Deportes y Spectrum. That opened up the doors for Michael. Actively involved with charities such as the Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, and the NBAs Read to Achieve, Macdonalds work on Training for Life: The California Special Olympics was awarded with yet another Emmy. He was introduced to Michael by Ahmad Rashad and he had that NBA connection with me. Chosen Southern Californias best radio color commentator six times by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association and best television color commentator on seven occasions, Stu has also won nine local EMMY Awards for his work in the Best Live Sports Telecast category. (Lakers broadcaster)John Ireland woke me up and was telling me that Kobe was killed with Gianna and other passengers on the helicopter. On board the Lady Express returning from Stehekin to Chelan. Before he joined the NBA, some fans believed him to be the cousin of fellow NBA player (and basketball Hall of Fame member) David Thompson. He played Big Ten varsity soccer and also honed his broadcast skills at the campus TV (NNN) and radio (WNUR) stations. Today, we remember Mychal Thompson. On Saturday night, Thompson made his first public comments of the season when he joined the NBC Bay Areas broadcast crew for a stretch of the Warriors 118-91 win over the Detroit Pistons. Its more likely going to be a win-win situation for Mychal Thompson. On June 4, 2015, it was announced that Thompson would be teaming up with Mike Trudell as co-hosts on the show "Thompson & Trudell" on KSPN AM710 until the show was canceled on October 19, 2017. Everything was organized. Thompson: "He saw the spelling of my name in print. Mychal Thompsons playing career ended a month before I was born, so I did not first become aware of him as a player. There are no In his last season, Bryant gave Klay his jersey and wrote: To Klay, its been a pleasure watching you grow into the player you are! He and his wife, Leasa, reside in Manhattan Beach with their son, Jack. Dear Abby: I have a great life, so why have I fallen into this shameful behavior? Except Klay isnt in the photo. Thompson, a standout at the University of Minnesota, averaged 20.8 points per game throughout his four-year collegiate career and was named All-America following both the 1976-77 and 1977-78 campaigns. In his parole hearing, Thompson denied the Orange County District Attorneys contention that he played an active role in the 1973 double murder that sent him to prison, and instead claimed all he did was warn a co-defendant that the victims were plotting against him. The 1986 Lakers lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Houston Rockets, led by the famed Twin Towers duo of Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson. Thompson Jr is expected to be one of the 12 players to suit up for Team Bahamas when they take on Venezuela 8pm Thursday at Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Hes all about going out there and trying your best. Desde 1993, Jose "Pepe" Mantilla ha sido el comentarista de las transmisiones de los Lakers en espaol, y ya se encuentra en su temporada No. Instead, Klays brothers Mychel and Trayce stand hesitantly in the locker room setting in front of the star. 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While hes gone through the tedious work of rehabbing back-to-back season-ending injuries, Klay has had to reconcile the fact that he will have lost two years of his prime. Mychal Thompson played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and the LA Lakers. Having filled in as the Angels, Ducks and Los Angeles Kings play-by-play announcer over the years as well as the Lakers play-by-play announcer on both television and radio, Macdonald most notably called Kobe Bryants historic 81-point game on January 22, 2006. They kept it up through the course of the years. Why shud All Men hav Andre Iguodala Arms? It didnt work out with him Dallas, but I like how tough and competitive he is, Thompson said. That was just an appetizer. [3] Thompson then attended the University of Minnesota where he had a standout collegiate career. Mychel briefly played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Klay is a shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors and has won four NBA championships, and Trayce is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Most recently, Stu was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame as part of the 2018 class. But he impacted the game defensively as much as anybody did offensively. The Golden State Warriors will have millions of fans cheering for them when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Its always great to come home and play in the Bahamas. Before boarding a plane to see the Warriors host Game 1 against Cleveland at Oracle Arena on Thursday, Mychal Thompson offered more predictions in an interview with Los Angeles News Group. Mychal Thompson, father of the Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson, posted a poignant photo of the first time he took his sons to meet Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. ClutchPoints Senior Editor for NBA and NFL coverage. He was a power forward who could score, rebound and talk. He worked as a game analyst for several Sparks games in 2022. Thompson was acquired as a back-up center and power forward. There, Thompson predicted he would root for his son, Klay, to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. Curry, his teammate of 10 years, patted him on the shoulder and offered words of encouragement. On a serious note, what do you remember about when you heard the news that Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash? But then his mother saw it on a piece of paper and said, You cant. He was a part of two championship teams in 1987 and 1988 just a few years before Klay Thompson was born. Immediately following his playing career, Stu After half a season or so of being there, the Lakers decided that Thompson was the missing piece to their title puzzle, trading Frank Brickowski, Ptur Gumundsson, a 1987 first-round pick and 1990 second-round draft pick for Thompson at the 1987 trade deadline. And he rarely complained. According to Thompson, the Lakers will draft Dukes Jahlil Okafor with their No. In the moments Klay needs support, he turns to his family, including his younger brother, Mychel, and the teammates with whom he went to five straight Finals. Graduado de UNAM en Mxico, Pepe tiene una hija, Mercedes, y un hijo, Andrs, con su esposa Ivonne, quien falleci en 2015, y reside en Irvine. Additionally, he has filled in for Thompson as the analyst on radio broadcasts for several seasons. See our ethics statement. Meanwhile, his father had a flourishing career that started at the Miami Jackson Senior High School Generals, coached by Jake Caldwell. Klay Thompsons father posts photo of the first, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase, Klay Thompsons father posts photo of the first time he took his sons to meet Kobe Bryant. Mychal Thompson played five seasons for the Lakers primarily as a backup big man off the bench. Hes a great guy and a great player. Immediately following his playing career, Stu embarked on a broadcasting career, serving as a commentator for the San Diego Clippers, San Diego State University, CBS and the NBA Radio Network. ". WebThompson is currently employed as the Lakers radio color commentator. The Mexico native has seen the team claim six NBA titles during his tenure, which has included hosting El Show de Los Lakers and Fiesta Lakers.. We miss his play and his greatness on the court. Follow USA TODAY NBA writer Mark Medina on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Thompson: "I was woken up from a nap during the team flight when we were coming back from Philadelphia. "The Last Dance," a 10-part documentary that highlights the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 season. It will be at least 25 months between Klays last NBA game (June 13, 2019) and when he next takes the court. The original Spanish voice of the Lakers, Mantilla broadcasts every game to the teams large and growing Hispanic audience and has not missed a single game in his over two decades with the team. Nobody was ever late. Mychal Thompson is one of those people who has been privy to the insights his brother gleaned all those years ago, and hes happy that Andy is finally getting to see Thompson also serves as Sports Ambassador for his native Bahamas. The Warriors used a huge second half to surge past the Kings on Sunday in Game 7, with Stephen Curry s historic 50-point performance leading the charge for Golden State. And of course, Klay would later play Bryant between 2012-2016 as a member of the Warriors. The three teams with the best chances of drafting firstKansas City, Indiana and Golden Stateall think Thompson, a 226-pounder with speed, can play forward in the NBA, a testament to his outside shooting. Mychal Thompson is a Lakers legend, on and off the court. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), Me introducing my boys to Kobe in PortlandThe year? But Thompson was among the 6.3 million viewers who tuned into ESPN on Sundayfor "The Last Dance," a 10-part documentary that highlights the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 season. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. While WebThompson consistently shattered shooting records. Thompson says he was the only high-ranking member to vote against the 1983 hit, and that it left a bad taste in his mouth. I love playing in front of the home crowd and with my team-mates. WHILE his father, Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson, paved the way as the first Bahamian to play in the National Basketball Association and the first foreign-born to be drafted number one, Mychel Thompson Jr said hes excited to be able to continue to make his contribution as the first member of his family to play for Team Bahamas. But then I wouldnt have 11 championships. That sums it up.". In addition to his broadcast work, for 20-plus years, he also served as an instructor at Pete Newells renowned Big Mans Camp during the offseason, helping improve the skill-set of some of the games premier big men. Or talking to him in the back of the plane. With Klay back next year, the Warriors will be right back in the title picture.. Are you getting advance screenings on this? But according to authorities in Lake County, Thompson found prosperity through something else entirely: a massive fraud scheme that raked in millions through fradulent business loans and Employment Development Department applications. Void in ONT. He refused to let it end in Game 7, Photos: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry becomes first player to score 50 points in an NBA Game 7 to defeat Kings in playoffs, They said it: Nowhere for the water to go, Total dominance: Steph Curry breaks NBA Game 7 record, leads Warriors over Kings. Most recently, Macdonald was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class. A second-tier candidate Thompson: "Thatwas a missed opportunity. When he sees me doing it, it means a lot to him as well because he never got to play for the Bahamas. He also works as a Lakers insider for AM570 and is heard on national radio outlets, including The Dan Patrick Show, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, The Chris Mannix Show, Fox Sports Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Yahoo! Adems de esos roles, Pepe encontr tiempo para transmitir las Olimpiadas, la MLB, la NFL, la WNBA, los Juegos Panamericanos, baloncesto y beisbol colegial, y una variedad de ligas y eventos de ftbol, incluyendo varias Copas del Mundo, MLS, la Premier League de Inglaterra, la SERIE A, y la Liga Mexicana de ftbol. But Thompson is not just watching anything these days. He was a part of two championship teams in 1987 and 1988 just a few years before Klay Thompson was born. WebHe played less than two seasons in Los Angeles before announcing his retirement following the 1976-77 campaign due to a back injury. Over the last few months, hes taken up swimming in the San Francisco Bay, boating and playing more chess than ever. Whats the story behind you inspiring Jordan to try to spell his first name as you do? MYCHEL THOMPSON JR speaking at yesterdays press conference. All rights reserved. This year? ", Klay Thompson on who his dad will be rooting for pic.twitter.com/upimT6sbm9, ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 1, 2023. Mychal Thompson played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and the LA Lakers. Theyve been the best team in the league all year, so why should it change now? he said. Klay, 31, is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in November during a workout in Los Angeles. Everybody was so different. Yet in the first six months of 2019, federal campaign finance records show Gabbard paid Robinson and his company more than $259,000. Spending his first three seasons in San Diego, he enjoyed his finest pro campaign in 1970-71, averaging career-high figures in both scoring (20.6) and rebounding (5.0). [11], Thompson once implied he had interest in becoming Bahamian Prime Minister. Stu and his wife, Linda, live in San Diego and are the parents of Todd, Kristin and Shane. Hestarted writing his name. Mark Medina has been the Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Daily News since 2012. She holds a BBA degree in management from Pace University with a minor in English and Philosophy. Thompson: "He wouldve been bored to death. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He worked on local sports radio in the area. NBA News. He was following Michael and his career after that. Prior to joining the Lakers broadcast team, Thompson co-hosted a radio show in Portland, Ore. and also worked with the NBAs Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle Supersonics and Trail Blazers as a television broadcast color analyst. If I had to guess, probably his employer. said Klay Thompson with a defeated look on his face after the Warriors Game 7 win. When Mychal Thompson was growing up in Nassau in the 1960s, baseball not basketball was the countrys sport of choice. Magic ran a tight ship. Its a great compliment. It doesnt really matter, because its hilarious. DAngelo Russell broke down how Austin Reaves defies white guy stereotypes. The reasons went beyond wanting to see Michael Jordan. Please enter a valid email and try again. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is introduced to the crowd before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Thompson: "When you talk about the greatest player ever, obviously Michael Jordan is at the top of the list. Thompson:" Ive heard so much stuff on this documentary behind the scenes from talking to Andy about it for the last 20 years. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Mychal Thompson was watching the Warriors game Friday night on television when he saw Stephen Curry consoling Klay Thompson on the bench. Thompson was born to a Catholic family in Nassau, Bahamas,[1] where he grew up playing pickup basketball on the local courts and fostered his love for the game. Anybody who says hes the greatest. The most stressful incident happened last week when Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza accidentally kneed Klay Thompson early in the fourth quarter of the Warriors eventual closeout win. Its that connection with his teammates that has helped Klay grapple with missing two full seasons, and what Mychal believes will help propel Golden State back to title contention next season. Providing each broadcast with his expert analysis and unique insight garnered through his 40-plus years associated with the NBA as both a player and analyst, he has received numerous awards over the years. Thompson was certainly that, and deserves to be remembered for it, just as much or more than hes known as Klay Thompsons dad or as a Twitter personality. The Warriors cleared Klay Thompson to return after averaging 21.7 points per game on 46.3-percent shooting from the field and 43.3 percent from 3-point range. These retailers will take them, Dodger Stadium gondola may get shut down by city of LA, Homeboy Industries, Kings eliminated from playoffs after Game 6 loss to Oilers, How the Hollywood Bowl put together the ultimate party for Willie Nelsons 90th birthday, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. We all know the suspects out there, said Thompson, who argued the NBA lottery should have only one ping-pong ball for each of the 14 participating teams. He dropped out of the gang soon after Ask Amy: I put a security camera in my room, and what I saw was creepy, 'Total dominance': Steph Curry breaks NBA Game 7 record, leads Warriors over Kings, Ask Amy: My fiancee's family says I'm not invited, and she's going without me, Harriette Cole: My friend's mom didn't recognize me at my job, and she was very rude, Dear Abby: The reason her fiance hid his phone was something she never guessed, Kurtenbach: Game 7 is likely not win-or-go-home for the Warriors it's win-or-break-up, Warriors' Kerr reacts to Giannis' comments on success and failure: 'He's so right', Miss Manners: I don't want to hurt the bride, but I have qualms about the wedding, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Places to stay near Stehekin are 492.74 ft on average, with prices averaging But for Curry to have that kind of season doesnt surprise me. Currently residing in Newport Coast, Macdonald is the proud father of three sons: twin boys, Kirk and Cory, and Billy Jr. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Pretend youre Kobe and keep your confidence up, Mychal Thompson said. Eight months before his itinerary became official, Mychal Thompson told anyone who would listen about his plans in June. During his era, Thompson Jr said his father didnt get to play on a national team for the Bahamas, so the 34-year-old, 6-foot, 6-inch swingman is glad to live that experience for his 67-year-old father, who was a 6-10 centre. He was a part of two championship teams in 1987 and 1988 just a So is Mitch (Kupchak). Thats my five. So I went with that I that. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Hewas obviously watching me play as a Laker, and he thought it was a cool way to spell his name. However, what you may not know is how his mother, Julie, influenced him and pushed him to be the athlete he is today. But hes a huge part of why the Lakers banner count sits at 16, and hes been a hilarious voice for the team in his retirement. Byron is a kind of guy who is trying to win. They all deserve it. ", Thompson: "I calculated all of their skills and accomplishments. He proved to be a reliable backup during 198788 and 198889 seasons for the aging Abdul-Jabbar (and later Vlade Divac) and power forward for A. C. Green. Kareem was the only credible center the Lakers had on that team, and he was 38 years old, Zayas wrote in a text message. When he was finally granted parole in 2019 after more than a dozen denials, he pledged that his life of crime was over and said hed taken a vow of nonviolence that would last for the rest of his days. These guys are ordinary guys.'
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