Marcus Thompson

Marcus Thompson II is a prominent sports journalist based in the Bay Area. He has covered the Warriors for over a decade and authored the best-selling biography "GOLDEN: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry." His work has appeared in The Athletic, where he is a lead columnist, and Bay Area News Group. Thompson II's reporting primarily focuses on NBA and local sports news.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/marcus-thompson-ii/

90%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The author tends to present information without a clear slant towards either side in most of the articles. However, in one article about Luka Doncic, there is an indication that the difficulty of championships has been lost in translation in a culture raised on career mode and that Doncic needs more teammates who can create offense and for him to learn how to play off the ball and manipulate his gravity to empower his teammates.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • In one article about Noah Lyles' win in the 200m race at the US Olympic trials, there is a contradiction where it states that he won the gold medal in the men's 200 meters at the US Olympic Track and Field trials with a time of 19.53 seconds.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article about Luka Doncic, there are a few instances where the author seems to be implying that Doncic is not playing with desperation and that the NBA Finals are out of reach for him.

Recent Articles

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Breaks 400-Meter Hurdles World Record for Fifth Time

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Breaks 400-Meter Hurdles World Record for Fifth Time

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a 24-year-old track star, breaks the world record in the 400-meter hurdles for the fifth time at the US Olympic Trials, finishing with a time of 50.65 seconds. Her dedication and improvement in jumping and speed make her a strong contender for multiple medals at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles Shine at U.S. Olympic Trials: 21.81 and 19.53 Secs in Women's and Men's 200-Meter Finals

Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles Shine at U.S. Olympic Trials: 21.81 and 19.53 Secs in Women's and Men's 200-Meter Finals

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles emerged victorious in the women's and men's 200-meter finals at the U.S. Olympic Trials, securing their spots for Paris with times of 21.81 seconds and 19.53 seconds respectively. Thomas, who had already qualified in the 100 meters, edged out Sha'Carri Richardson by a narrow margin, while Lyles broke his own trials record. Long qualified after her mother's death and will make her debut alongside Thomas in Paris.
Sha'Carri Richardson Secures Paris Olympics Spot with Blistering 10.71 Seconds at US Trials

Sha'Carri Richardson Secures Paris Olympics Spot with Blistering 10.71 Seconds at US Trials

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Sha'Carri Richardson clinched the 100m title at the US Olympic trials with a blistering time of 10.71 seconds, securing her spot in Paris Olympics despite earlier setbacks. With this win, she marks her third consecutive victory at Hayward Field and returns from suspension to aim for gold.
Noah Lyles: The Fastest Man in the World Strives for Olympic Gold in 200-meter Race

Noah Lyles: The Fastest Man in the World Strives for Olympic Gold in 200-meter Race

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Noah Lyles, the fastest man in the world with a 19.77 time in the 200-meter race, aims for his first Olympic gold despite challenges like Jamaica's Oblique Seville. His dedication and hard work reflect in his best 100-meter race time of 9.85 this season, making him a formidable force at the U.S. Olympic trials en route to Paris Olympics.
Luka Doncic's Foul Out in NBA Finals: A Costly Mistake for Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic's Foul Out in NBA Finals: A Costly Mistake for Dallas Mavericks

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks' standout player in the NBA Finals against Boston Celtics, fouled out in Game 3 with crucial mistakes during crunch time. His ejection came after four fouls within the final eight minutes, leaving Dallas without their best player. Doncic averaged 29.7 points, nine rebounds, and six assists but his errors led to a 3-0 deficit for Dallas. He acknowledged the need to improve and learn from mistakes in the Finals.
2024 NBA Finals Preview: Luka Doncic vs. Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Battle in Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Showdown

2024 NBA Finals Preview: Luka Doncic vs. Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Battle in Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Showdown

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 The 2024 NBA Finals commence on June 6, as the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks face off, featuring star players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Both teams have demonstrated their prowess throughout this year's playoffs. Game 1 will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.