Bernard Thompson
Bernard Thompson (born August 30, 1962) is an American retired professional basketball player. At a height of 6'7" (2.007 m), he played as a small forward-shooting guard, from Phoenix, Arizona. Thompson played five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), from 1984 to 1989.
Thompson in 1987 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 30, 1962 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Mountain (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College | Fresno State (1980–1984) |
| NBA draft | 1984: 1st round, 19th overall pick |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 1984–2001 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Number | 5, 7, 25 |
| Coaching career | 2001–2008 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1984–1985 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1985–1988 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1988–1989 | Houston Rockets |
| 1989 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1989–1990 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1990 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1990–1991 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 1991–1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1992–1993 | Tokyo Kumajei Gumi |
| 1993 | Fargo–Moorhead Fever |
| 1993–1994 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1994 | Swift Mighty Meaty Hotdogs |
| 1994–1995 | TBB Trier |
| 1995–1996 | Universidad de Concepción |
| 1996–2001 | TBB Trier |
| As coach: | |
| 2001–2003 | UC Santa Cruz |
| 2002–2004 | TBB Trier |
| 2005–2008 | Arizona Rhinos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career edit
After attending South Mountain High School, in Phoenix, Arizona, Thompson played college basketball at Fresno State, from 1980 to 1984.
Professional career edit
Thompson who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers, in the first round (19th pick overall) of the 1984 NBA draft. Thompson played for the Blazers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. Thompson's best year as a pro came during the 1985–86 season, as a member of the Suns, as he appeared in 61 games and averaged 8.5 points per game.
After the close of his NBA career, Thompson played four seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), with the Columbus Horizon, Grand Rapids Hoops, Rockford Lightning, Oklahoma City Cavalry and Fargo-Moorhead Fever. He averaged 18.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during his CBA career.[1]
Coaching career edit
Thompson was the assistant coach of the Arizona Rhinos, of the ABA, for 2 years.
References edit
- ^ 1994–95 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 343
External links edit
- @ basketballreference.com