Bernard Thompson facts for kids
Thompson in 1987
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 30, 1962 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| High school | South Mountain (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Fresno State (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1984–2001 |
| Coaching career | 2001–2008 |
| Career history | |
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| 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 | |
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Bernard Thompson, born on August 30, 1962, is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 7 inches (2.007 meters) high. He played as a small forward or shooting guard. Thompson is from Phoenix, Arizona. He played for five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1984 to 1989.
College Basketball Journey
Bernard Thompson went to South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona. After high school, he played college basketball for Fresno State. He was a college player from 1980 to 1984.
Professional Basketball Career
The Portland Trail Blazers chose Bernard Thompson in the 1984 NBA draft. He was the 19th player picked overall in the first round. Thompson played for a few NBA teams. These teams included the Blazers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Houston Rockets.
His best year in the NBA was during the 1985–86 season. He played for the Phoenix Suns that year. Thompson played in 61 games and scored an average of 8.5 points per game.
After his time in the NBA, Thompson continued to play basketball. He spent four seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for teams like the Columbus Horizon and the Oklahoma City Cavalry. During his CBA career, he averaged 18.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Coaching After Playing
After his playing career, Bernard Thompson became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the Arizona Rhinos. This team was part of the ABA. He coached with the Rhinos for two years.
