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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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.

Dec 21, 2025 · For his stellar play, Thompson was rewarded with one of the then-richest contracts in pro basketball. As noted in the following article, published in the December 1980 issue of the …

Jul 15, 2024 · Thompson, a high-flying forward nicknamed “Skywalker,” led the Wolfpack to the 1974 NCAA title and made it into basketball’s hall of fame.

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 …

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 …

David Thompson played 8 seasons for the Nuggets and SuperSonics. He averaged 22.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 509 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 4 All-Star games. …

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 …

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