2006-09-28 20:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by gunsnros3s 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Thompson actually played both guard and forward.
In today's terms, he would be classified as a 2 guard, and also as a small forward (a "3").
He was never really a power forward at 6'4", although he was a great, great leaper. At NC State, he was famous for converting alley-oop passes, even though dunking was not allowed at that time.
At Denver, he played alongside center Dan Issel and forward Bobby Jones. George McGinnis also played power forward opposite Thompson after a trade with the 76ers which sent Jones to Philadelphia, where he teamed with Julius Erving on some great 76er teams.
2006-09-29 00:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power rating is a system used to rate players. It is objective and simple.
Points + Rebounds + Assists = p + r + a = pr
David Thompson - 22.7 + 6.3 + 3.7 = 32.7
He was a guard/forward - shooting guard/small forward
David Thompson "Skywalker" won a title in 1974 against UCLA/Walton ending their consec win streak at 7. He played 1 yr in the ABA and 8 in the NBA. Drugs and injuries ended his career.
2006-09-29 14:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power Forward
2006-09-29 07:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by ScubaGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forward with the Denver Nuggets. He played college basketball at NC State. His nickname was Skywalker back in his playing days.
2006-09-28 21:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by yallabina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he played both, small forward and power forward
At the age of 23, he was probably one of the best paid team players to play the game. He personally feels he "blew it"...
2006-09-28 20:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
forward. one of the greatest jumpers ive ever seen too.
2006-09-29 05:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋