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NBA Draft Analysis: Thompson Twins, Ausar Thompson, Jordan Hawkins, and Mavs Draft Picks.
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NBA Draft Analysis: Thompson Twins, Ausar Thompson, Jordan Hawkins, and Mavs Draft Picks.

Twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson were both drafted in the first round of the NBA draft, with Amen going fourth to the Houston Rockets and Ausar going fifth to the Detroit Pistons. The brothers, who have never spent more than two days apart, have been preparing for this moment since they were nine years old and created a vision board with goals like becoming the greatest NBA player of all time. They were part of Overtime Elite's second draft class and were the league's first players projected to be drafted in the lottery. Despite being drafted to different teams, the Rockets and Pistons have agreed to let the brothers stay together for a few more days.

"Sibling Rivalry and Draft Picks: Detroit Pistons' Latest Moves"
sports2 years ago

"Sibling Rivalry and Draft Picks: Detroit Pistons' Latest Moves"

Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson were both selected in the top 5 of the NBA draft, with Amen being selected first at No. 4 to the Houston Rockets and Ausar following a pick later at No. 5 to the Detroit Pistons. The brothers debate over who is the "big brother," with Ausar claiming he is the bigger brother as he weighs more than Amen. They both had similar stat lines last year while playing for the City Reapers in the Overtime Elite.

NBA Draft Buzz: Top Picks and Trade Rumors.
sports2 years ago

NBA Draft Buzz: Top Picks and Trade Rumors.

NBA draft analyst Richard Stayman joins hosts Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa II on "The Pistons Pulse" podcast to discuss potential draft scenarios for the Detroit Pistons with their No. 5 draft pick, including Cam Whitmore and the Thompson twins. The Pistons' summer moves will reveal their tolerance for a rebuild after falling in the NBA draft, but rookie Jaden Ivey's season stacks up well against the league's best guards.