David O'Neil Thompson (born July 13, 1954), commonly known by the nickname " Skywalker ", is an American former professional basketball player.

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During his junior year at NC State, Thompson led the Wolfpack to the NCAA title and earned Most Outstanding Player honors. Thompson began his pro career as the ABA's Rookie of the Year in …

Aug 26, 2009 · In his nine professional years in the NBA, he averaged over 22 points, a steal, a block, a little over three assists, and a little fewer than four rebounds per game. Other than that, he had...

Mar 31, 2025 · David Thompson was one of the most electrifying basketball players of the 1970s, a high-flying guard whose athleticism and scoring ability left fans and analysts in awe.

Legendary basketball great Michael Jordan selected Thompson, one of his basketball role models, to present him at his induction into the Hall of Fame. David was frustrated in college by the “Lew …

Explore the legendary career of David Thompson, the 'Skywalker' of basketball. From NBA All-Star to his iconic 73-point game, discover the impact of this Hall of Famer.

David O'Neil Thompson (born July 13, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. He played with the Denver Nuggets of both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National …

Nov 7, 1992 · Thompson was the leading scorer for Denver when it won the 1975-76 ABA regular-season championship, averaging 26 points and garnering Rookie of the Year honors, along with …