You have LeBron and Antony Daviswith the Lakers.". Tornado flips cars, damages homes in coastal Florida city, Fremont: Hit-and-run collision suspect taken into custody, Manhunt continues for Texas shooting suspect, reward offered, Vampire straw confiscated from traveler at Boston airport. We officially know when and where the Lakers will play the Warriors in the second round of the NBA playoffs, as well as which TV channels the games will be on. Thompson married his wife Julie in 1987,[6] and they have three sons, Mychel, Klay, and Trayce. What about Klay Thompson shooting only 41.7 percent in the Western Conference Finals against Houston? The 1986 Lakers lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Houston Rockets, led by the famed Twin Towers duo of Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson. He joined the Bay Area News Group in 2014. So I went with that I that. LeBron couldnt have survived in the 80s with the physicality and the words guys said to each other back then, Thompson said, via The Philadelphia Inquirers Diamond Leung. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), Me introducing my boys to Kobe in PortlandThe year? Thompson was born to a Catholic family in Nassau, Bahamas,[1] where he grew up playing pickup basketball on the local courts and fostered his love for the game. He worked on local sports radio in the area. Thanks to Steph Currys 50-point day, Warriors beat the Kings in Game 7 to advance. Get the latest news and information right in your inbox. Price has been appealing his conviction and death sentence for more than 30 years. We miss his play and his greatness on the court. Thompson, a standout at the University of Minnesota, averaged 20.8 points per game throughout his four-year collegiate career and was named All-America following both the 1976-77 and 1977-78 campaigns. Chosen Southern Californias best radio color commentator six times by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association and best television color commentator on seven occasions, Stu has also won nine local EMMY Awards for his work in the Best Live Sports Telecast category. WebThompson is currently employed as the Lakers radio color commentator. Dear Abby: I have a great life, so why have I fallen into this shameful behavior? (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) talks with Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) and Klay Thompson (11) at the end of their NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. According to Thompson, the Lakers will draft Dukes Jahlil Okafor with their No. Hestarted writing his name. The Thompsons, along with the Waltons, are also the only father-son tandems to have each won two championships, with the Thompsons being the only tandem to win in two consecutive years. The versatile Macdonald, a fixture on Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket since its inception in 1985 through the Lakers final season on the network (2012), has broadcast in a variety of capacities over the years as host, field reporter and play-by-play announcer for professional basketball, baseball and hockey, among other sports. My brother, Klay Thompson (of Golden State) didnt get to do it because he played for the United States. He allegedly bragged about special treatment this status brought him, like authorities serving him a whole Thanksgiving turkey along with the knives to cut it, in the Los Angeles County Jail. Thompson was in the Portland lineup for eight years, where he started at both power forward and center positions. He will soon find out whether his latest prediction becomes true. Desde 1993, Jose "Pepe" Mantilla ha sido el comentarista de las transmisiones de los Lakers en espaol, y ya se encuentra en su temporada No. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Its more likely going to be a win-win situation for Mychal Thompson. Updating: Lakers vs. Warriors second-round schedule. That was just an appetizer. The most stressful incident happened last week when Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza accidentally kneed Klay Thompson early in the fourth quarter of the Warriors eventual closeout win. On board the Lady Express returning from Stehekin to Chelan. What's been your lasting memory with Kobe? He has also provided coverage of World Cups, Copa Libertadores, the UEFA Champions League as well as various local and international tournaments for different disciplines like boxing and basketball for HBO and Fox Deportes. Buddy has a lot of pride. Thompson: "He saw the spelling of my name in print. A graduate of the University of Nebraska (1968), the Cornhuskers officially retired his uniform number (22) on October 17, 1989 during halftime ceremonies of a Lakers preseason game in Lincoln. DAngelo Russell and Austin Reaves have become golf buddies, and the former has gained a ton of respect for the latters basketball game with the Lakers, too. Black n White TVand SHORT shortsI cant beleev we actually went out in Public in them thingsEWWWWW, I dont live too far from Camp Pendletonand I love it wen their boys fly low past my house in their Cobra,Chinook,Sikorsky,Black Hawk and Apache helicoptersMakes me wanna join upBut Im to CHICKEN and too SOFT to be a MarineSo Ill just watch em fly by. l fue tambin la voz en espaol de los USC Trojans durante varias temporadas (ms recientemente entre 2012-14), y aport comentarios en ingls durante las Copas del Mundo de la FIFA en 2006 y 2010 para 570AM y en 2014 para 710AM. Thompson played only half a season with the Spurs, before he was traded again, February 1987, this time to Los Angeles for center/forward Frank Brickowski, center Ptur Gumundsson plus a 1987 first-round draft pick and their 1990 second-round draft choice, along with an undisclosed amount of cash. He and his wife, Leasa, reside in Manhattan Beach with their son, Jack. His favorite player growing up was Jerry West, and he described to the L.A. Times in 2013 that he felt being dealt to L.A. validated him as a player, how nothing can compare to beating the Boston Celtics in that first year after watching them stop West from winning title after title, and said that the two championships he and the Lakers lost bother him far more than he celebrates the two he won. Mychal Thompson was watching the Warriors game Friday night on television when he saw Stephen Curry consoling Klay Thompson on the bench. He was featured in two early 2000s TV documentaries on the Aryan Brotherhood, where he said he dropped out and began cooperating with authorities over outrage that the gangs other leaders authorized an Aryan Brotherhood member named Curtis Price to murder the father of a former gang member. Byron is a kind of guy who is trying to win. Entering his 15th season with the Lakers and10thas the teams sideline reporter, Mike Trudell will maneuver around the court and locker room for Spectrum SportsNet alongside play-by-play voice Bill Macdonald and analyst Stu Lantz. I feel like Im back in the Finals, said Thompson, who won two NBA championships with the Showtime Lakers. He was a co-host on the "Loose Cannons" radio show on KLAC AM570 in Los Angeles but was let go, due to the move of Lakers broadcasts from AM570 to KSPN AM710 for the 200910 season. He was 58. They have to play smart and play well, but they definitely are the favorites to win., More NBA Finals: Position-by-position preview, My wife thinks Im too grumpy, he said. "The Last Dance," a 10-part documentary that highlights the Chicago Bulls' 1997-98 season. DAngelo Russell broke down how Austin Reaves defies white guy stereotypes. He refused to let it end in Game 7, Photos: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry becomes first player to score 50 points in an NBA Game 7 to defeat Kings in playoffs, They said it: Nowhere for the water to go, Total dominance: Steph Curry breaks NBA Game 7 record, leads Warriors over Kings. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. WebYou can find vacation rentals by owner (RBOs), and other popular Airbnb-style properties in Stehekin. Mychel Thompson adds to that family culture. Today, we remember Mychal Thompson. It was Bryant's last game at the Oracle Arena after announcing he'll retire at the end of the season. That case may not be quite as iron-clad as Thompson and his fellow Lakers supporters would like, but his status as a Lakers legend, on and off the court, is air tight. His career path took him to stations in Monroe (LA), Beaumont (TX), and San Diego before bringing him home to the Los Angeles area in 1995. But the time I spentjust me and him talking about basketball, thats all I reflect on.". Oops. With the end of the Lakers simulcast era prior to the 2003-04 season, Stu now teams with play-by-play man Bill Macdonald and broadcasts every Lakers game televised on Spectrum SportsNet. CORONAVIRUS & SPORTS:Get the latest news and information right in your inbox. The Lakers won another title in 1988, beating the Detroit Pistons, and reached the Finals in 1989, falling to Detroit, and again, in 1991. [2] Once in L.A., Thompsons individual statistical production plummeted, but the team also won the next two titles. But according to authorities in Lake County, Thompson found prosperity through something else entirely: a massive fraud scheme that raked in millions through fradulent business loans and Employment Development Department applications. Having filled in as the Angels, Ducks and Los Angeles Kings play-by-play announcer over the years as well as the Lakers play-by-play announcer on both television and radio, Macdonald most notably called Kobe Bryants historic 81-point game on January 22, 2006. For one, Thompson said he has mostly avoided watching old NBA games because he prefers the live ones. Or talking to him in the back of the plane. Whats the story behind you inspiring Jordan to try to spell his first name as you do? Additionally, he has filled in for Thompson as the analyst on radio broadcasts for several seasons. Those three, what theyve gone through together, they will always have that close connection.. Kobe can go 5 for 25 and never lose faith or confidence.. The Warriors cleared Klay Thompson to return after averaging 21.7 points per game on 46.3-percent shooting from the field and 43.3 percent from 3-point range. Beginning his first season as a play-by-play announcer for the Lakers, Samuel Jacobo serves as the Spanish Voice of the team, broadcasting every game on Tu Liga Radio 1330, the Lakers Spanish language flagship. Thompson:"Remembering talking to Kobe one on one in a quiet arena with no one else around. See our ethics statement. El oriundo de Mxico ha visto al equipo ganar seis ttulos en su estada, que incluye la conduccin de El Show de los Lakers y la "Fiesta Lakers". We had no drama on and off the court. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Everything was organized. With the move to KSPN AM710, he joined Andrew Siciliano as co-hosts on the "LA Sports Live" radio show on KSPN AM710 until the show was canceled on December 26, 2010. Thompson only played four-and-a-half seasons in L.A., but as all Lakers fans know, this team embraces their winners. Since 1993, Jose Pepe Mantilla has served an analyst for Lakers Spanish broadcasts, now serving his 30th season in that capacity with nearly 40 years of broadcasting experience overall. Of course, Mychal Thompson has spent his free time watching television. It didnt work out with him Dallas, but I like how tough and competitive he is, Thompson said. UhhhI dont think soJust call em the TokyNO Nolympics Just got my Shower converted so nowinstead of WATER comin out of itI got PURRELL comin outta the shower headOooo,it feels sooo Cleansing, In watching all the replays from the 80s on NBA TV2 things that will NEVER come back? Before boarding a plane to see the Warriors host Game 1 against Cleveland at Oracle Arena on Thursday, Mychal Thompson offered more predictions in an interview with Los Angeles News Group. Meanwhile, his father had a flourishing career that started at the Miami Jackson Senior High School Generals, coached by Jake Caldwell. I love playing in front of the home crowd and with my team-mates. One of the best things about visiting Stehekin is the unique adventure getting there! And Thompson wasnt just a perfect fit for what the Lakers needed, either. Most recently, Mantilla was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class. That allowed for a reduction in Kareems minutes as well, which paid dividends in the playoffs. Mychal Thompson is one of those people who has been privy to the insights his brother gleaned all those years ago, and hes happy that Andy is finally getting to see Asked about where former Lakers big man mychal thompsons allegiances lie, Klay doesnt think that blood will run thicker than his ties to the purple and gold. 2 pick. Feb 25, 2022 series You may know how Klay Thompsons father, Mychal Thompson, helped mold him into a 3-time NBA Champion. Tambin ha brindado cobertura de Copas del Mundo, Copa Libertadores, UEFA Champions League, as como varios torneos locales e internacionales de diferentes disciplinas como boxeo y baloncesto para HBO y Fox Deportes. Corporate Office: 1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Suite 900W Dallas, Texas 75247 He proved to be a reliable backup during 198788 and 198889 seasons for the aging Abdul-Jabbar (and later Vlade Divac) and power forward for A. C. Green. However, what you may not know is how his mother, Julie, influenced him and pushed him to be the athlete he is today. Ireland grew up in Corona del Mar and graduated from UCLA in 1985 with a degree in history. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) works against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, March 27, 2012. As authorities in Lake County are fighting to keep Thompson incarcerated he is being held without bail on a parole violation, on top of the 33-count complaint lawyers with the California Attorney Generals office are fighting to hold together a 1986 double murder conviction while acknowledging that one of its key witnesses, Thompson, is not to be trusted. Everybody was so different. Ex-Aryan Brotherhood leader charged with, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase, Ex-Aryan Brotherhood leader charged with massive California unemployment fraud scheme after being paroled from murder case, Bay Area tech bust emerges after yearslong regional hiring boom, Krugman: Speed of Americas recovery from the pandemic is incredible. It was Bryant's last game at the Oracle Arena after announcing he'll retire at the end of the season. But as King Coach Larry Staverman says, "Thompson also easily could be an Alvan Adams or Dave Cowens kind of high-post center. The Warriors used a huge second half to surge past the Kings on Sunday in Game 7, with Stephen Curry s historic 50-point performance leading the charge for Golden State. I saw my name being written in print. 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