To this generation, he’s known as Klay Thompson’s father or the Lakers radio color commentator. To the LA Showtime generation, he’s two-time NBA champion Mychal Thompson of the Lakers. To a slightly older generation, he’s Mychal Thompson the #1 pick in the 1978 draft and 20 & 10 player for the Portland Trailblazers.

To athletes Mychel, Klay and Trayce, he’s Dad — who was one hell of an underrated NBA player.