Klay, on the other hand, developed into one of the game’s best shooters. Mychal had two sons make the NBA - Klay and Mychel - but Mychel only played five games.
Thompson won two championships with Magic Johnson and the Showtime Lakers, serving as a key piece off the bench in 19. The big man averaged 16.7 points and 8.9 rebounds in seven seasons for the Blazers before playing half a season with the San Antonio Spurs and finishing his career with the Lakers. 1 overall in 1978, Mychal Thompson replaced reigning MVP Bill Walton in the Portland Trail Blazers’ lineup. He averaged 25 points per game in his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his legacy continues to live on after his tragic death in 2020. Five championships, 18 All-Star appearances and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the Black Mamba was known as a ruthless competitor. Jellybean’s son - appropriately named Kobe Bean Bryant - was one of the best players in NBA history.
Mostly a role player, the 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 606 career games. He played eight seasons in the NBA with the Sixers, San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets. “Jellybean” Joe Bryant is probably better known for his fantastic nickname and his son rather than his own on-court accomplishments. The current Philadelphia 76ers guard has shot 42.5% or better from deep in five straight seasons. He played just four games total for three teams in his first two NBA seasons, but he’s developed into an above-average role player. Mad Dog ranks Warriors as top championship contender next season He’s also a three-time NBA champion, a two-time MVP and a two-time scoring champ with the Golden State Warriors. Steph is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history, shooting over 43% from deep and 90% from the line in his career. Known largely for his years with the Charlotte Hornets, he also played for the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors.ĭell’s two sons - Stephen and Seth - have only added to the family legacy. He played 16 NBA seasons, averaging 11.7 points and shooting 40.2% from deep in 1,083 career games. Dell started it all when he was drafted No. Three of the best shooters in NBA history have the same last name. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable father-son duos to play in the NBA: Dell Curry and Steph Curry/Seth Curry Other duos have been vastly different on the court, like the Waltons and the Thompsons. Some fathers and sons played with a similar style, like the jump-shooting Currys and the high-flying Nances. That’s been evident throughout NBA history, with plenty of families dominating different eras of the sport. Basketball has always been a game passed on from generation to generation.
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