In the photo above, keep in mind that Bill Walton was 6-11, while Tommy Burleson, to his right, is at least 7-2.

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Streaming platforms for Skywalker: The David Thompson Story haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

On Thursday, Meadowlark and Backstage Media announced a new documentary about NC State and Denver Nuggets legend David “Skywalker” Thompson. The film will be directed by Nelson George, who most ...

EXCLUSIVE: As Denver throws a parade for the Nuggets, who just captured their first NBA championship after 47 seasons in the league, a new documentary project is poised to shine a light on one of the ...

Forty years ago, on January 27, 1976, the Slam Dunk Contest was born and took place during the half-time show at the ABA All-Star Game in Denver, Colorado at McNichols Arena in front of a sold out ...

As he had done so often in his career, the Skywalker rose above the competition. It was 35 years ago that Nuggets forward David “Skywalker” Thompson scored 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting to lead the ...

The life of a person many consider the greatest college basketball player to grace the Atlantic Coast Conference has come full circle. David "The Skywalker" Thompson soared again Wednesday by earning ...

They held a party Saturday for David "Skywalker" Thompson, the N.C. State icon and basketball hall of famer, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. And it was just right for the man they were honoring.

“As a player, David Thompson was Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and LeBron James rolled into one,” Walton wrote. “There has never been anyone like him.” When we had a moment Saturday, I ...