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Billy Thompson  F
(William Thompson)
Current Team: N/A
Date Of Birth: Dec 1, 1963 (49 years old)
Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-7 (201cm)      Weight: 195 (88kg)   
Current Agent: N/A
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
 


Draft Entry: 1986
Early Entry Info: N/A
Pre-Draft Team: Louisville (Sr)
Draft Selection: Round 1, Pick 19, Atlanta Hawks
Draft Rights Trade: ATL to LAL
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Camden Catholic High School [Cherry Hill, New Jersey (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

NBA


Regular Season Experience: 7 Years Of Service

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jun 17, 1986 - The Atlanta Hawks selected Billy Thompson in Round 1 with Pick 19 in the 1986 NBA Draft.
Jun 17, 1986 - The Los Angeles Lakers acquired the Draft Rights to Billy Thompson from the Atlanta Hawks.
Aug 7, 1986 - Billy Thompson signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jun 23, 1988 - Billy Thompson was selected by the Miami Heat in the Expansion Draft from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jul 1, 1991 - Billy Thompson, previously with the Miami Heat, became a free agent.
Oct 5, 1991 - Billy Thompson signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Oct 31, 1991 - The Milwaukee Bucks placed the contract of Billy Thompson on waivers.
Nov 4, 1991 - Billy Thompson, previously with the Milwaukee Bucks, became a free agent.
Mar 4, 1992 - Billy Thompson signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
Mar 9, 1992 - Billy Thompson, previously with the Golden State Warriors, became a free agent.
Mar 9, 1992 - The Golden State Warriors terminated the 10 day contract for Billy Thompson early.
Oct 1, 1997 - Billy Thompson signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers.
Oct 20, 1997 - The Indiana Pacers placed the contract of Billy Thompson on waivers.
Oct 22, 1997 - Billy Thompson, previously with the Indiana Pacers, became a free agent.

Awards & Honors: (Since the 1983-1984 season) N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
Slam Dunk Contest Participant (1990)

Playoff Experience:
N/A

Summer League Experience:
N/A

Preseason Experience:
N/A

Training Camp Roster:
1997 NBA Training Camp (Indiana Pacers)

College


College: Louisville (1986)

NCAA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NCAA stats.)
Year Cl School G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
1982-1983 Fr Louisville No Stats Available
1983-1984 So Louisville No Stats Available
1984-1985 Jr Louisville No Stats Available
1985-1986 Sr Louisville No Stats Available
CAREER No Stats Available

Awards & Honors:
NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) (1986)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A


D-League


Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
N/A

Awards & Honors: N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions:
N/A

Playoff Experience:
N/A


International Leagues


Awards & Honors: N/A


National Team Events


Nationality: United States

Awards & Honors: N/A


Prep/High School


School: Camden Catholic High School [Cherry Hill, New Jersey (United States)]

Awards & Honors:
Parade All-American First Team (1982)
Parade All-American Third Team (1981)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A