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| Highlight | In Stathead | |
|---|---|---|
| Career high, Points | 15 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Rebounds | 13 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Assists | 3 | View full stats from top 20 games |
Use Stathead to compare John Thompson to:
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | MP | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-65 | 23 | BOS | NBA | PF | 64 | 699 | 4.3 | 10.8 | .402 | 3.2 | 5.4 | .590 | 11.8 | 0.8 | 7.3 | 11.8 | |
| 1965-66 | 24 | BOS | NBA | C | 10 | 72 | 7.0 | 15.0 | .467 | 2.0 | 3.0 | .667 | 15.0 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 16.0 | |
| 2 Yrs | 74 | 771 | 4.6 | 11.2 | .410 | 3.1 | 5.2 | .595 | 12.1 | 0.9 | 7.3 | 12.2 | |||||
| Game Avg | 74 | 771 | 4.6 | 11.2 | .410 | 3.1 | 5.2 | .595 | 12.1 | 0.9 | 7.3 | 12.2 | |||||
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | MP | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-65 | 23 | BOS | NBA | PF | 3 | 21 | 3.4 | 12.0 | .286 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 1.000 | 20.6 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 18.9 | |
| 1965-66 | 24 | BOS | NBA | C | 3 | 11 | 3.3 | 22.9 | .143 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13.1 | 0.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | ||
| 2 Yrs | 6 | 32 | 3.4 | 15.8 | .214 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 1.000 | 18.0 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 14.6 | |||||
| Game Avg | 6 | 32 | 3.4 | 15.8 | .214 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 1.000 | 18.0 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 14.6 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born in Washington, District of Columbia.
When was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born on September 2, 1941.
How tall was John Thompson?
John Thompson was 6-10 (208 cm) tall.
How much did John Thompson weigh when playing?
John Thompson weighed 225 lbs (102 kg) when playing.
When was John Thompson drafted?
John Thompson was drafted by Boston Celtics, 3rd round (9th pick, 27th overall), 1964 NBA Draft.
What position did John Thompson play?
Center and Power Forward.
When did John Thompson retire?
John Thompson last played in 1966.
What did John Thompson average?
John Thompson averaged 3.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game.
What schools did John Thompson attend?
John Thompson attended Archbishop Carroll in Washington, District of Columbia and Providence.
What are John Thompson's nicknames?
Big John is a nickname for John Thompson.
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