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Per Alex Hickey
As an old timer I agree.
Thompson averaged 20.8 points and 10 rebounds per game playing alongside fellow Gopher legend and future NBA rival Kevin McHale. Some Minnesota fans may be fonder of McHale, a Hibbing native. But Thompson was the first and only Gopher ever drafted No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft, so we’re giving him the nod. Though in this case it’s perfectly acceptable to have love for more than one.
Thompson is currently the radio color commentator for the Lakers, and he and son Klay represent 1 of 5 father-son duos to ever win an NBA title.
As an old timer I agree.
Minnesota: Mychal Thompson
Thompson, a native of the Bahamas, came to a Minnesota program mired in NCAA probation and promptly became the best player in program history. As in, had his number retired immediately after playing his final game in 1978.Thompson averaged 20.8 points and 10 rebounds per game playing alongside fellow Gopher legend and future NBA rival Kevin McHale. Some Minnesota fans may be fonder of McHale, a Hibbing native. But Thompson was the first and only Gopher ever drafted No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft, so we’re giving him the nod. Though in this case it’s perfectly acceptable to have love for more than one.
Thompson is currently the radio color commentator for the Lakers, and he and son Klay represent 1 of 5 father-son duos to ever win an NBA title.
Hickey: The most beloved basketball player of all time at each B1G school
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