Ausar & Amen Thompson Are ‘Different’ Athletically

How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads
The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA's most pleasant surprises this season. They currently sit in the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. Just two years ago this team won 22 games and finished second-to-last in the West.
LeBron James on Ausar Thompson, Amen Thompson: They're pure athleticism
Cade Cunningham said it best, they different. … I’ve been able to go against some dudes in my career, and those two guys, man, they’re just pure athleticism.”
What LeBron James and the Lakers had to say about Amen Thompson. 'Ain't like the rest of us'
Amen Thompson had a season-high 23 points and career-high 16 rebounds in Houston's win over Lakers and earned high praise.
Amen Thompson turning childhood training into rising Rockets' stardom
To trace the roots of Rockets' rising star Amen Thompson 's super-speed and elite athleticism, you're best served traveling to the concrete courts outside Bancroft Middle School in San Leandro, California.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Dominant outing in victory
Thompson notched 20 points (7-8 FG, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 135-112 victory over the Wizards. Thompson recorded his ninth double-double of the season while stuffing the stat sheet in a dominant outing.
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson's Return is Timely
The Houston Rockets' loss to the Boston Celtics wasn't the only bad news on Friday. Ime Udoka reported that Jabari Smith broke his hand during shootaround Frida
Amen Thompson thrives in starting role as Rockets hold off LeBron James, Lakers
Rockets guard Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points vs. the Lakers and Amen Thompson (23 points, 16 rebounds) flourished in his new starting role.
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Confirmed starter Sunday
Thompson is in the Rockets' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Thompson has finished serving a two-game suspension due to an on-court altercation he had with Tyler Herro against the Heat on Sunday,
Rockets' Amen Thompson Makes His Mark vs. Lakers
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson is back with the squad after serving his two-game suspension, and he came through in a huge way as the team beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 on Sunday night inside Toyota Center.
Rockets hold off Lakers rally behind Amen Thompson monster double-double
Rockets 119, Lakers 115. The Rockets almost let a 22-point lead evaporate and survived a LeBron James onslaught. Jalen Green scored 33 points on 12-of-24 shooting. Amen
Rockets' Amen Thompson to Receive Major Opportunity Amid Jabari Smith Jr. Injury
The Houston Rockets have undergone a change in the starting lineup and rotation amid forward Jabari Smith Jr. being out for ...
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VIDEO: Leaked Audio Reveals What Exactly Went Down Between Tyler Herro And Amen Thompson During Their Heated Altercation
After a round of speculation and pointing outs, an audio has leaked from the Tyler Herro - Amen Thompson fight. Watch out!
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With Jabari Smith Jr. out, Amen Thompson takes over as Houston’s starting power forward
With Jabari Smith Jr. out at least a month due to injury, Amen Thompson is now Houston’s starter at power forward for the foreseeable future.
Suspension likely for Amen Thompson
Houston is already dealing with the absence of Tari Eason and just welcomed Dillon Brooks back into the fold after missing a ...
Amen Thompson suspended 2 games, Terry Rozier suspended 1 game for roles in Rockets-Heat fight
The NBA has suspended Houston’s Amen Thompson for two games and Miami’s Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a ...
Vernon Maxwell sticks up for Rockets' Amen Thompson after fight with Heat's Tyler Herro
Former Rockets guard Vernon Maxwell, who was known to get into a skirmish or two, had thoughts on the Amen Thompson-Tyler ...
2x NBA champ trolls fan who wanted major punishment for Amen Thompson after brawl vs Tyler Herro
I actually like it; it's good to be talked about' No, we are not kidding and 2x NBA champion Vernon Maxwell was also puzzled ...