Bernard Thompson

This article is about the former basketball player. For the British television director of the same name, see Bernard Thompson (director).

Bernard Thompson (born August 30, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. The 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) swingman is from Phoenix, Arizona. Thompson played five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), from 1984 to 1989.

Bernard Thompson

Thompson in 1987
Personal information
Born	(1962-08-30) August 30, 1962 (age 63) 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
Drafted by	Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career	1984–2001
Position	Small forward / shooting guard
Number	5, 7, 25
Coaching career	2001–2008
Career history
Playing
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
Coaching
2001–2003	UC Santa Cruz
2002–2004	TBB Trier
2005–2008	Arizona Rhinos
Career highlights
As player German League Top Scorer (1995) 2× First-team All-PCAA (1983, 1984) Second-team All-PCAA (1982)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

College career

After attending South Mountain High School, in Phoenix, Thompson played college basketball for the Fresno State Bulldogs, from 1980 to 1984.

Professional career

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

Thompson was the assistant coach of the Arizona Rhinos, of the ABA, for 2 years.