Trayce Thompson is the youngest son of Mychal Thompson and Julie Thompson. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is not the only athlete in the family, with his entire family boasting a robust sporting pedigree.
Mychal Thompson is a retired basketball player from the Bahamas. He began playing basketball at a very young age. To find more opportunities in his quest to forge a basketball career, he migrated to America during his teenage years.
Mychal played for various teams before joining the Los Angeles Lakers. He reminisces about him winning two NBA title championships in 1987 and 1988. Now retired, he is the commentator and radio host for Lakers Radio.
Thompson’s mother, Julie Thompson, was also an athlete during her time. She played varsity volleyball in college and had a successful stint in the sport for Ridgefield High. This prompted her to pursue playing volleyball as a profession, enabling her to play for the University of Portland and the University of San Francisco.
Trayce Thompson’s parents’ sporting background meant they created the perfect environment for their children to become interested and thrive in sports as professionals.
Does Trayce Thompson have any siblings?
Trayce Thompson has two older siblings, Mychel Thompson and Klay Thompson.
Mychel Thompson is an ex-basketball player. He played shooting guard for Pepperdine University. He joined the Santa Cruz Warriors and played with them for seven years till 2017. He also won the NBA D-League title in 2015.
Klay Thompson is also a basketball player. He plays for the Golden State Warriors and is a four-time NBA champion.