David Thompson was an American professional basketball player who had a successful career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a four-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.

Thompson was born in Shelby, North Carolina and attended North Carolina State University, where he was a three-time All-American and two-time national champion. He was the first overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks, but was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets.

Thompson was an electrifying player who was known for his high-flying dunks and acrobatic moves. He was one of the first players to popularize the slam dunk and was a major part of the Nuggets' success in the late 1970s. He was a four-time All-Star and was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 1978.

Thompson's career was cut short due to substance abuse issues, and he retired in 1984. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996.

Thompson was one of the most exciting players of his era and is remembered for his spectacular dunks and acrobatic moves. He was a four-time All-Star and was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 1978. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996, and his legacy lives on as one of the greatest players of his era.

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