Billy Thompson (basketball)

William Stansbury “Billy” Thompson (born December 1, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues. He spent a 5-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, and registered one minute of court time with the Golden State Warriors in late 1991.

Billy Thompson
Personal information
Born (1963-12-01) December 1, 1963
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCamden (Camden, New Jersey)
CollegeLouisville (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986: 1st round, 19th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career1986–1998
PositionSmall forward
Number55
Career history
19861988Los Angeles Lakers
19881991Miami Heat
1992Golden State Warriors
1993–1994Rapid City Thrillers
1994San Miguel Beermen
1994Fenerbahçe
1994–1997Hapoel Jerusalem
1997–1998Peñarol de Mar del Plata
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× NBA champion (1987, 1988)
  • NCAA champion (1986)
  • 2× First-team All-Metro Conference (1985, 1986)
  • First-team Parade All-American (1982)
  • Third-team Parade All-American (1981)
Career NBA statistics
Points2,566 (8.6 ppg)
Rebounds1,615 (5.4 rpg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
1985 Kobe National team
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