David Thompson
Biography
David O'Neil Thompson is an American former professional basketball player. He played with the Denver Nuggets of both the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association, as well as the Seattle SuperSonics of the NBA.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervin was averaging 26.8 points per game. High-flying Denver showman David Thompson was at 26.6. Thompson had the greatest game of his career, shattering Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a quarter. When Gervin took the court later in the day, he knew that he had to respond with a masterpiece of his own—or else risk losing the crown.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Basketball legend David Thompson earned four trips to the NBA All-Star Game and the nickname "Skywalker," due to his astonishing 44-inch jump that allows him to get the ball far above the rim. This documentary looks at the life of the man who served as an inspiration to many, including the NBA's most famous alum, Michael Jordan. Learn about Thompson through interviews with Jordan, Bill Walton, Dennis Johnson, Norm Sloan, Dr. J and more.