born on February 8, 1990
Thompson was born on February 8, 1990 in Los Angeles to Julie and Mykal Thompson.
When Thompson was 14 years old, his family moved to Ladera Ranch, California, and in 2008 he graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Thompson was named to the All-Area Second Team and Orange County Third Team in his junior season.
During his rookie season at Washington State University, Thompson started every one of the 33 games under Tony Bennett.
The Plant School
Thompson Thompson led the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout Championship in his second season as a starter.
Cancer Cures
After his junior season, Thompson declared for the 2011 NBA Draft and was taken 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors. Nominated
On January 29, 2013, Thompson scored a season-high 32 points against the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers.
On October 31, 2014, Thompson signed a four-year contract extension with the Warriors.
Little Big Moves
Thompson is a member of the United States National Team, where he won gold medals at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
Heart to Heart