John Thompson Quotes

What he did was the right thing for him. Unfortunately, it has a negative influence on a lot of other people. Going into professional sports and making the money he's made does not close the option for him to still get a formal education. It does close the option for a kid that does not make it. If I'm some kid from the inner-city who has used athletics to motivate myself and I miss, I have no more options.

- John Thompson

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We are very honored to have won the inaugural USA South Sportsmanship Award... Sportsmanship has been an important focus in the league for a number of years and we are proud of, and excited for, all of our student-athletes. - John Thompson