Mychel Thompson facts for kids

Mychel Thompson, born on June 1, 1988, is a former professional basketball player from America. He played college basketball for the Pepperdine Waves team. Mychel comes from a family of athletes! His dad, Mychal Thompson, and his brother, Klay Thompson, are also famous basketball players. His youngest brother, Trayce Thompson, even played in Major League Baseball.

Mychel Thompson's Early Life

Mychel Thompson was born on June 1, 1988, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Mychal Thompson, was a top pick in the 1978 NBA draft. He played basketball for 14 years in the NBA and in Italy. Some of his teams included the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mychel has two younger brothers. Klay Thompson played college basketball at Washington State University. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2011. His youngest brother, Trayce Thompson, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2009 for baseball. All three brothers grew up in the Catholic faith.

Mychel played high school basketball for two years at Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. He then finished high school at Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. After high school, he spent a year at Stoneridge Prep in Simi Valley, California. During that year, he scored about 4.9 points and grabbed 3.1 rebounds per game.

Mychel's College Basketball Career

Before college, experts rated Mychel Thompson as a promising player. On November 9, 2006, he decided to play for Pepperdine University. In his first year at Pepperdine, he started 24 out of 32 games. He averaged 8.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Mychel was the best on his team at making three-pointers, hitting 56 of them. He made a three-pointer in 30 of the 32 games he played. He scored his highest points that season, 22, against Northern Arizona.

In his second year, Mychel started 30 of Pepperdine's 32 games. He averaged 9.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He made 35 three-pointers, which was tied for the most on his team. He scored a season-high 25 points in the first game against Cal State-Monterey Bay.

As a junior, Mychel averaged 11.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He was recognized for his great play in the West Coast Conference. For the third year in a row, he led his team in three-pointers made with 48. He tied his career-high of 25 points against the Utah Utes in December 2009. He was also named a top player of the week for scoring 22 points against Loyola Marymount.

In his last year at Pepperdine, Mychel led his team with 14.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. He also led the team in three-pointers for the fourth year in a row, making 53. He was again recognized as a top player in the West Coast Conference. He scored a career-high 34 points against the Nevada Wolf Pack. On February 2, 2011, he scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against the San Francisco Dons. This was a big achievement for a Pepperdine player. Mychel finished his college career with 1,413 points, which is 14th best in his school's history. He also played in a record 128 games. His 192 three-pointers made him fourth all-time at Pepperdine.

Mychel's Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Erie BayHawks (2011)

Mychel Thompson was not chosen in the 2011 NBA draft. On November 3, 2011, the Erie BayHawks picked him in the third round of the 2011 NBA Development League Draft.

Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2011–2012)

On December 9, 2011, Mychel signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played only five games before the Cavaliers released him on February 6, 2012.

Back to Erie (2012)

After leaving the Cavaliers, Mychel returned to the BayHawks on February 10, 2012. In July 2012, he joined the New York Knicks for a summer league. He signed with the Knicks in September but was released in October. On November 1, 2012, he was back with the Erie BayHawks again.

Time with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (2013)

On January 3, 2013, Mychel was traded to the Sioux Falls Skyforce. This trade involved three teams: the Skyforce, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and the Erie BayHawks.

Joining the Santa Cruz Warriors (2013–2015)

In July 2013, Mychel played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a summer league. On November 4, 2013, the Sioux Falls Skyforce traded Mychel's rights to the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is connected to the Golden State Warriors.

During his time in Santa Cruz, Mychel played alongside Seth Curry. Their brothers, Klay Thompson and Steph Curry, were a famous duo for the Golden State Warriors. Because of this, Mychel and Seth were nicknamed the "Splash Brothers" of the D-League. On April 26, 2015, Mychel won the D-League championship with the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Playing in Italy (2015)

On July 16, 2015, Mychel signed with Pallacanestro Varese, a team in Italy. He played in nine league games and five FIBA Europe Cup games. He left the team on December 22, 2015.

Final Stint with Santa Cruz (2016–2017)

Mychel returned to the Santa Cruz Warriors on February 27, 2016. He played his first game back that night, scoring 16 points. On November 11, 2016, he was reacquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors once more. Mychel Thompson retired from professional basketball in 2018.

Mychel's International Basketball Play

Mychel Thompson also played for the Bahamas men's national basketball team. He was part of their team during the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualification games.

Mychel Thompson's NBA Statistics

Here are Mychel Thompson's statistics from his time in the NBA regular season:

See also

In Spanish: Mychel Thompson para niños