Bernard Thompson (born August 30, 1962) is an American retired professional

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player. At a height of 6'7" (2.007 m), he played as a

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- shooting guard, from

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. Thompson played five seasons in the

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(NBA), from 1984 to 1989.

College career

After attending

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, in Phoenix, Arizona, Thompson played

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, from 1980 to 1984.

Professional career

Thompson who was selected by the

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, 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

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and

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. He averaged 18.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during his CBA career.1994–95 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 343

Coaching career

Thompson was the assistant

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of the Arizona Rhinos, of the ABA, for 2 years.

References

External links

Bernard Thompson NBA stats
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