A seven-time local Emmy Award winner for sports television, he currently co-hosts the Mason and Ireland Show on the Lakers flagship station, 710 AMESPNLARadio. That case involves Curtis Floyd Price, who was allegedly ordered by the white supremacist gang to murder Richard Barnes, a Los Angeles resident whose son, Steven Barnes, had dropped out of the gang and agreed to testify against its members. 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. They kept it up through the course of the years. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The original Spanish voice of the Lakers, Mantilla broadcasts every game to the teams large and growing Hispanic audience and has not missed a single game in his over two decades with the team. You can also find my work on SB Nation's Washington Wizards site, Bullets Forever. Tambin se le puede escuchar en los juegos de Angel City FC como locutor de radio oficial en espaol del equipo de la NWSL. Keep going!, Kobe Bryant gives Klay Thompson autographed, game-worn jersey after win over GSW https://t.co/TsjUdJB7iN pic.twitter.com/ig5PO2SRr6, Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 7, 2016, "I told him he reminds me of Kobe, the way he plays through his injuries He was so flattered that I gave him that comparison." I covered Mychal when he played for the Lakers championship teams in 87 and 88. However, what you may not know is how his mother, Julie, influenced him and pushed him to be the athlete he is today. If anybody wants to argue with it and take someone off that list, I wonder whos it going to be. Void in ONT. What do you make of Abdul-Jabbar almost always being left out of the debate of the greatest player in history? MYCHEL THOMPSON JR speaking at yesterdays press conference. My brother, Klay Thompson (of Golden State) didnt get to do it because he played for the United States. He encouraged the Bahamian public to come out and cheer on Team Bahamas on Thursday night. 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. 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. Youre not allowed to spell your name that way. She stopped him from doing it. Immediately following his playing career, Stu The host of pre- and post-game shows Lakers Live, Angels Live and Ducks Live before joining the Lakers announcing team, Macdonald has also served as the play-by-play voice for UCLAmens basketball and football and Los Angeles Avengers football. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! So, Im happy to represent the Thompson family on the national team.. Thompson:" Ive heard so much stuff on this documentary behind the scenes from talking to Andy about it for the last 20 years. Why shud All Men hav Andre Iguodala Arms? Long-time Southern California area broadcaster and four-time local Emmy Award-winning announcer and host Bill Macdonald enters his 13th season behind the mic as Lakers television play-by-play announcer on Spectrum SportsNet. 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. On Saturday night, Thompson made his first public comments of the season when he joined the NBC Bay Areas broadcast crew for a stretch of the Warriors 118-91 win over the Detroit Pistons. Mychal Thompson was watching the Warriors game Friday night on television when he saw Stephen Curry consoling Klay Thompson on the bench. I have so many great memories with him watching the Lakers, Kobe, Shaq and Pau I'm just really excited to try and stick it to the team I grew up rooting for. The Mexico native has seen the team claim six NBA titles during his tenure, which has included hosting El Show de Los Lakers and Fiesta Lakers.. He also played for the Detroit Pistons (1972-1974) and New Orleans Jazz (1974) prior to being traded to the Lakers in December of 1974. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). [10] Andy Thompson pitched Adam Silver the idea for the documentary while both were working for NBA Entertainment, knowing that Michael Jordan used to write his name as "Mychal Jordan" since he idolized Mychal Thompson. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Mychal Thompson was watching the Warriors game Friday night on television when he saw Stephen Curry consoling Klay Thompson on the bench. Mychel Thompson adds to that family culture. Settling in Miami, Florida, Thompson attended Miami Jackson Senior High School. He was named to the 1978 All-Rookie team, and had arguably his statistically best season in 198182, where he averaged 20.8 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. Then I went to the Bahamas and changed it legally (at 20 years old). He frequently celebrates scoring runs on the bench, offers advice in film sessions and gets up shots during practices. What do you think he couldve captured had he done something with the Showtime Lakers? Jacobo aporta aos de experiencia a los Lakers, habiendo trabajado para empresas de radio y televisin nacionales e internacionales como Univision, Telemundo, Canal 22, ESPN, Fox Deportes y Spectrum. Ireland is involved in numerous charity organizations that include Autism Speaks among others. Thompson: "He developed a friendship and camaraderie with Michael Jordanduring the 92 Olympic games. He was following Michael and his career after that. But then his mother saw it on a piece of paper and said, You cant. There, Thompson predicted he would root for his son, Klay, to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson Jr is expected to be one of the 12 players to suit up for Team Bahamas when they take on Venezuela 8pm Thursday at Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Thats my five. Prior to joining the Lakers broadcast team, Thompson co-hosted a radio show in Portland, Ore. and also worked with the NBAs Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle Supersonics and Trail Blazers as a television broadcast color analyst. He was a part of two championship teams in 1987 and 1988 just a Coach Mike Woodson said he spoke to Williams's wife and brother to offer his condolences. Born in Bronxville (NY) but moving to Corona del Mar (CA) at an early age, Macdonald attended the University of Southern California where he graduated in 1981 with a degree in communication. So I started spelling it in different ways to see which one would look the best. He was a part of two championship teams in 1987 and 1988 just a few years before Klay Thompson was born. MYCHEL THOMPSON JR speaking at yesterdays press conference. Sign up here. Thompson: "Its great, and its going to get even better. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. La voz original de los Lakers en espaol, Mantilla comenta los partidos de los Lakers a la gran audiencia hispana del equipo, y no se ha perdido un juego en ms de dos dcadas. Im the only one who spelled it this way. You have to give Bill Russell his due. 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. Magic ran a tight ship. 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. I will be in Cleveland for Games 3 and 4, the former Laker and KSPN-710 AM color analyst recalled boasting about his travel to the 2015 NBA Finals. He won two championships playing as a backup big for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the Lakers in 1987 and 1988. The Lakers clowned the Grizzlies with their own victory chants and dances after knocking them out of the playoffs. He was soon diagnosed with a concussion. My brother, Andy, did a great job on it along with his crew. 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. These retailers will take them, Dodger Stadium gondola may get shut down by city of LA, Homeboy Industries, Kings eliminated from playoffs after Game 6 loss to Oilers, How the Hollywood Bowl put together the ultimate party for Willie Nelsons 90th birthday, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. "It's a major loss. I told my father I wanted to change it legally. 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. Before he sees how that unfolds, Thompson will maintain his focus on the NBA Finals. Its everything that its hyped up to be. Thompson: "My top five players to ever play the game are Michael, Kareem, Wilt, LeBron and the fifth one is Bill Russell. Thompson:"Remembering talking to Kobe one on one in a quiet arena with no one else around. You could put LeBron on Minnesota and theyre a playoff team in the West. He joined the Bay Area News Group in 2014. In sum, no rational juror could have convicted anyone of anything solely on the word of the admitted perjurer and schemer Thompson, the prosecutors wrote. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Mychal Thompsons playing career ended a month before I was born, so I did not first become aware of him as a player. NEW OBITUARIES NOW UNDER ARCHIVES/TRIBUNE PDF EDITION. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Klay idolized Bryant, who would later work with the budding basketball talent beginning in high school. I think it was in large part because the fans are back. Mychel briefly played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Klay is a shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors and has won four NBA championships, and Trayce is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. She holds a BBA degree in management from Pace University with a minor in English and Philosophy. Ive had a number of parents in the last 30-40 years see my name in print like that and call their kids Mychal and spell the way I spell it. He was a part of two championship teams in 1987 and 1988 just a few years before Klay Thompson was born. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 Ellington. Mychal Thompson played five seasons for the Lakers primarily as a backup big man off the bench. As the crowd roared and the Warriors earned a win over the visiting Denver Nuggets, TV cameras caught Klay seemingly fighting back tears. More NBA Finals: Curry relishes role in NBA Finals. I saw my name being written in print. 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. Nobody was ever late. Thompson's brother, Andy, is the vice president of content production for NBA Entertainment. 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. As former Lakers forward Mychal Thompson was preparing Wednesday for his radio sports-talk program, he received word the Dodgers had traded for his son. But the time I spentjust me and him talking about basketball, thats all I reflect on.". So Mychal Thompson spoke to USA TODAYSports about what he thinks of his brother's work, what documentariesabout the Showtime Lakers and the Golden State Warriors would look like as well as memories surrounding Kobe Bryant's tragedy. A member of the Lakers championship teams in 1987 and 1988, Mychal Thompson enters his 20th season as the teams radio analyst. Mychel briefly played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Klay is a shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors and has won four NBA championships, and Trayce is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. You put him on Philadelphia and hes in the Eastern Conference Finals, Mychal Thompson said. Most recently, Stu was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame as part of the 2018 class. Trudell is a 2004 graduate of Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Ill., outside of Chicago, with a double major in history. Los Angeles defeated Golden State 118-115 in overtime. All rights reserved. Klay was too shy to meet Bryant, according to his father, who won two championships with the Lakers. Opinion: How could the As ungrateful owner do this to us? It means the world to me and Im hoping that I can continue to help take this programme to the next level.. It doesnt really matter, because its hilarious. Thompson: "He wouldve been bored to death. Comenzando su primera temporada como narradorde jugada para los Lakers, Samuel Jacobo se desempea como la voz en espaol del equipo, transmitiendo cada juego en Tu Liga Radio 1330, el canal insignia en espaol de los Lakers. On board the Lady Express returning from Stehekin to Chelan. Its showing what the Bulls journey is all about. 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. Stu and his wife, Linda, live in San Diego and are the parents of Todd, Kristin and Shane. It was Bryant's last game at the Oracle Arena after announcing he'll retire at the end of the season. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). WebMychal Thompson on raising champs. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Thompson says he was the only high-ranking member to vote against the 1983 hit, and that it left a bad taste in his mouth. Thompson, who turns 70 in October, is perhaps the most well-known ex-Aryan Brotherhood member, who joined in the 1970s then dropped out in the 1980s. 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. Sign up for the The list unfortunately doesnt include Klay Thompsons dad. Role players have to step up like the San Antonio Spurs players have done, Thompson said. Ask Amy: I put a security camera in my room, and what I saw was creepy, 'Total dominance': Steph Curry breaks NBA Game 7 record, leads Warriors over Kings, Ask Amy: My fiancee's family says I'm not invited, and she's going without me, Harriette Cole: My friend's mom didn't recognize me at my job, and she was very rude, Dear Abby: The reason her fiance hid his phone was something she never guessed, Kurtenbach: Game 7 is likely not win-or-go-home for the Warriors it's win-or-break-up, Warriors' Kerr reacts to Giannis' comments on success and failure: 'He's so right', Miss Manners: I don't want to hurt the bride, but I have qualms about the wedding, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Corporate Office: 1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Suite 900W Dallas, Texas 75247 Thompson thrived as Abdul-Jabbar's backup. Thompson: "I was woken up from a nap during the team flight when we were coming back from Philadelphia. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) attempts to drive past Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) in the first half of an NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Thompson is also an accomplished radio broadcaster who currently does color commentary for Lakers games on ESPN 710, where his unique, understated humor also often shines through. That opened up the doors for Michael. ". Thompson also estimated Bryant will average 21 points in 28 minutes through 75 games, the only absences stemmed from sitting out the second night of back-to-backs. Well, because he likes champagne and nuts. 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? 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 Mychal Thompson played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and the LA Lakers. How will courts rebuke of Berkeleys natural-gas ban affect the national movement it began? They shouldve definitely documented the two years that KD was there, or just the last year. Of course, Mychal Thompson has spent his free time watching television. In his last season, Bryant gave Klay his jersey and wrote: To Klay, its been a pleasure watching you grow into the player you are! Raised in Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, Trudell currently resides in Redondo Beach with his wife, Annie, identical twin boys Jett and Talan, son Riggs, and French Bulldog Lyla. 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. We all respect In 12 seasons and 935 regular season games with the Trail Blazers, Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, Thompson averaged 13.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists. 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. But for Curry to have that kind of season doesnt surprise me. A daily roundup of Los Angeles Lakers news from Silver Screen & Roll, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Lets Appreciate a Laker: Mychal Thompson, the lifer, Lakers open as underdogs vs. Warriors in Western Conference playoffs. Ahead of yet another showdown between LeBron James and Steph Curry, the Lakers open as underdogs against the Warriors in the NBA playoffs. Meanwhile, his father had a flourishing career that started at the Miami Jackson Senior High School Generals, coached by Jake Caldwell. Thompson says he was the only high-ranking member to vote against the 1983 hit, and that it left a bad taste in his mouth. Kings' De'Aaron Fox 'going to try and go' in Game 5 vs. Warriors. Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content. I asked Mr. Russell once, Why didnt you average 25 points a game like most of the great players. He said, Mychal, I couldve averaged 25 points a game. Basically, the story was, Oh, well, were going to apply for unemployment for you, well take a fee and well give you the rest, Lake County District Attorney Susan Krones told the Sacramento Bee. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "They wouldve shown all the divergent personalities on the team and all those stars they had. He may not ever get a statue, either, or even have his jersey retired. 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". The video of a visibly emotional Klay made the rounds on social media Friday night when, for the first time in 409 days, fans were back at Chase Center. They played together a bit, but Thompson was essentially Kareems direct backup.. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Everything you need to catch the Lakers live in action. Thompson won two NBA championships with the Lakers during their Showtime era in the 1980s. He was also, as as much as anything, a hell of a basketball player. Everyone understood the pecking order with Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,James Worthy, Michael Cooper, Byron Scott and the rest of us. 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 and is the teams beat reporter for Lakers.com. We just went to movies. People asked me about Bill Russell. Places to stay near Stehekin are 492.74 ft on average, with prices averaging The reasons went beyond wanting to see Michael Jordan. Web218K views 2 years ago The Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, are joined by their fathers, Dell Curry and Mychal Thompson, after the Golden State He was a power forward who could score, rebound and talk. One of the most active sports journalists in Los Angeles, he is also a popular panelist for radio and TV sports shows, and as a result, was honored with the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award in 2014. LAKEPORT Before being freed from state prison after more than 40 years behind bars, ex-Aryan Brotherhood leader Michael Lynn Thompson promised the parole board hed dedicate his life to philanthropy through his self-help program called Live, Learn & Prosper. If I had to guess, probably his employer. said Klay Thompson with a defeated look on his face after the Warriors Game 7 win. [8][9] Thompson's brother, Andrew (Andy) Thompson, was an executive producer of the Michael Jordan documentary mini-series The Last Dance. Klay is the quiet one. Steve Kerr calls Kevon Looney a flat-out winner after big Game 7, In Game 7 win, Warriors prove they have what it takes to make a deep run, Kurtenbach: Steph Curry built the Warriors dynasty. People ignore him because he didnt average 25 or 30 points a game. Thats pretty impressive he saw my name in print and decided he wanted to spell his name that way too. Actively involved with charities such as the Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, and the NBAs Read to Achieve, Macdonalds work on Training for Life: The California Special Olympics was awarded with yet another Emmy. Seriously, these are just from the past couple days. They were one of the greatest ever assembled. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Kareem was the only credible center the Lakers had on that team, and he was 38 years old, Zayas wrote in a text message.
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