Mychal Thompson

Cross-checked official NBA and Lakers histories, Thompson's alumni and career-high records, Finals retrospectives, coaching analysis of his Kevin McHale assignment, and verified archived box scores. The order centers his decisive contributions to both repeat championships, then preserves the scoring, rebounding, and rim-protection extremes of his Portland prime.

1. #1. Thompson delivered 15 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, and a steal in 37 minutes while taking the Kevin McHale assignment after halftime as the Lakers beat Boston 106–93 in 1987 Finals Game 6, clinching his first championship. Lakers: Thompson's decisive defense and production in the 1987 clincher · NBA official Celtics–Lakers Finals Game 6 box score
2. #2. Thompson scored 12 points on 6-of-10 shooting with four rebounds and an assist in 22 minutes as Los Angeles edged Detroit 108–105 in 1988 Finals Game 7, completing the NBA's first repeat championship in 19 years. NBA season review: Thompson's role in the 1988 repeat · NBA official Pistons–Lakers Finals Game 7 box score
3. #3. Thompson set his career scoring high with 38 points on 17-of-26 shooting and added 11 rebounds, seven assists, and four blocks in a 124–116 loss to the eventual champion Lakers, his most complete offensive performance for Portland. NBA official Mychal Thompson profile and career highs · NBA official Trail Blazers–Lakers box score
4. #4. The rookie No. 1 pick amassed a career-high 22 rebounds alongside 20 points, eight assists, three steals, and three blocks as Portland routed San Diego 119–98, immediately displaying the versatile foundation of his Trail Blazers career. NBA official Mychal Thompson profile and rebounding high · NBA official Clippers–Trail Blazers box score
5. #5. Thompson blocked a career-high nine shots while adding 15 points, 11 rebounds, and a steal at New Jersey, the defining rim-protection performance of a Portland tenure that produced 768 franchise blocks. NBA official Mychal Thompson profile and blocks high · NBA official Trail Blazers–Nets box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18