Bernard Thompson (born August 30, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 1984 NBA Draft. A 6'6" forward-guard from Fresno State University, Thompson played in 5 NBA seasons from 1984 to 1989. He played for the Blazers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. Thompson's best year as a pro came during the 1985-86 season as a member of the Suns, appearing in 61 games and averaging 8.5 ppg. August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... Nickname: Valley of the Sun Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area    - City 1,230. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. ... 1984 NBA Draft - 19 June 1984 See also: List of NBA Drafts, NBA Draft // Overview The 1984 NBA Draft is regarded as one of the most important in the history of the league, bringing on four future members of the NBAs 50th Anniversary All-Time Team: Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael... The campus on a sunny day The campus on a foggy morning California State University, Fresno, commonly referred to as Fresno State, is one of the campuses of California State University, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ...