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David Thompson Retired

Guard · Denver Nuggets · 6'2", 185 lb · Drafted 1975
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In short

David Thompson is a retired guard and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Denver Nuggets. Skywalker; a dunk-era supernova. Career averages: 22.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · David’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 4% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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David Thompson is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Skywalker; a dunk-era supernova.

He averaged 22.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists over his career.

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Career avg
22.7 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
4.1 rpg
career
Assists
3.3 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

David Thompson is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most associated with the Denver Nuggets.

Skywalker; a dunk-era supernova.

He retired with career averages of 22.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Skywalker; a dunk-era supernova.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Denver Nuggets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring83
Playmaking51
Rebounding50
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameDenver Nuggets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

David Thompson is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Skywalker; a dunk-era supernova.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
22.7
per game
Career RPG
4.1
per game
Career APG
3.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacySkywalker; a dunk-era supernova.

Hardware

5×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Denver Nuggets name.

David Thompson's place in history is settled: Skywalker; a dunk-era supernova.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Denver Nuggets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were David Thompson's career averages?

David Thompson averaged 22.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.

Is David Thompson in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — David Thompson is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.