Frequent access to a microphone gives Mychal Thompson an outlet to express his opinions as the Lakers radio color analyst.
Insight gained during his time as a member of the 1980s Lakers has helped Thompson when it comes to advising his son, Klay, as he pursues his second NBA title in three seasons as a starter for the Golden State Warriors.
Being the father of an NBA player also gives Thompson additional perspective on how Lonzo Ball’s father, LaVar, might want to oversee his son’s NBA journey.
Thompson was quick to praise the UCLA point guard as a “game-changing player” who the Lakers should select with their No.