Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson
Mychal 'Sweet Bells' Thompson is a retired Bahamian professional basketball player who made history as the first foreign-born player to be selected first overall in the NBA Draft in 1978. He went on to win two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and now works as a color commentator for the team.
Born on Jan 01, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 1 | 5.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,117 | $13,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 1 | 393,248 | 1,117 | $13,000 | 37$ |
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Bahamas:
Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson was the first foreign-born No.1 pick in the NBA.
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Bahamas:
Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson was the first foreign born player to go No.1 in the NBA Draft.
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Bahamas:
Thompson was the first foreign born player to be selected No.1 by the Trail Blazers.
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