Kevin Lamont Thompson (born February 7, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'11" center, he played one NBA season for the Portland Trail Blazers before continuing his career in Europe.
Thompson played college basketball for the NC State Wolfpack from 1989 to 1993.
He was 48th overall in the second round of the 1993 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Signed by the Trail Blazers, he played one season in the NBA, averaging 0.9 points and 0.9 rebounds in 14 games.
Released by the Trail Blazers, he moved to the Italian Serie A, playing successively for Illycaffe Trieste, Scavolini Pesaro - with whom he led the league in rebounding in 1996âÂÂ97, Viola Reggio Calabria and Lineltex Imola.
He also played in the United States Basketball League and the Turkish Basketball League, later finishing his career in the Spanish Liga ACB.