Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson
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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.
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Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson was the first foreign-born No.1 pick in the NBA.
NBA debut: ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr explodes for game-high 28 points in 93-89 loss to JazzThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·
Bahamas· 2025-07-07
Bahamas· 2025-07-07
Mychal Sweet Bells Thompson was the first foreign born player to go No.1 in the NBA Draft.
NBA Draft Day: ‘I had no clue what was going on’The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-27
Bahamas· 2025-06-27
Thompson was the first foreign born player to be selected No.1 by the Trail Blazers.
‘Buddy’ excited over VJ’s chances in the NBA DraftThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-25
Bahamas· 2025-06-25
