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Mychal Thompson

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Basketball Player

The Resume

    (January 30, 1955- )
    Born in Nassau, Bahamas
    Forward/center for the Portland Trail Blazers (1978-1986), San Antonio Spurs (1986-1987), Los Angeles Lakers (1987-1991), and Juvecaserta Basket (Italy) (1991–1992)
    Alumnus of the University of Minnesota
    Drafted as the first overall pick of the 1978 NBA Draft
    Lakers radio color commentator
    Wore number 43

Why he might be annoying:

    His first name is spelled with a 'Y' rather than an 'I.'
    He was suspended for seven games in his senior year at Minnesota for selling season tickets for more than face value even though he claimed that he did not know about the rule and his school claimed that the rule was void due to its vague wording.
    He missed the entire second season of his NBA career due to injury.
    He earned the nickname 'Sweet Bells' in high school.

Why he might not be annoying:

    In 1976, he racked up a triple double (assists, rebounds, and points) in a game against Ohio State.
    He was the number one draft pick in 1978.
    He served as a backup for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar .
    As a color commentator, he provides informational insight on the game being played.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying