“The thing that he wants to do at some point is be Defensive Player of the Year.” Trajan Langdon on Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson 👀

Ausar Thompson is going to take a huge leap this coming season. Book it. Let's not forget he really didn't have an offseason last summer and he was very slowly and carefully worked into things through the first half of the season He's about to arrive emphatically

First look at Ausar Thompson at the #AT2BasketballCamp. After #Pistons GM Trajan Langdon told the press that he is excited to note Ausar has bulked up and that “he's in the gym everyday working with Fred on his shot.” We are all excited for this next season for AT.

There’s a section of the Pistons fanbase that still underrates Ausar Thompson and I don’t completely understand how/why.

Amen & Ausar Thompson Cover Shoot📸 w/SLAM 🔥

These types of drives of the catch is something Ausar should look to do all next season

Straight facts. Just having his conditioning back where it was his rookie season is a game changer #pistons #Detroitbasketball

The confidence he had before a season of Monty Williams is insane. Ausar is different

Ausar and Amen Thompson getting some work in at the Unrivaled gym in Miami, Florida #pistons #Detroitbasketball

Zach Lowe just called Asar Thompson the most intriguing player of the upcoming season. Loves his cutting, Duren chemistry, and growth from the Knicks series. Howard Beck says he’s All-Defense level. They even dive into Ivey’s fit with Cade. Gold for #Pistons fans. #TheArichives

“My single most intriguing player is Ausar Thompson … My number one reason for Detroit optimism [this season] is I just think Ausar Thompson has a chance to be really, really good. And really good, sooner than people think.” Zach Lowe on Ausar… this got me hyped for next

If Ausar comes in next season conditioned like his rookie season, with an improved handle, upping his ft %, look for that mid-range, and finishing that’s the leap. The shooting will come but those are things he can do immediately that will make a big difference.

Cade Cunningham is the only guard to have taken at least 1.0 hook shots per game (1.2). Of all players to take at least 1.0 hook shoot a game, Cunningham ranked 5th in FG%. 1- Lively (1.4/63.5%) 2- Allen ( 1.2/62.9%) 3- Reid (1.0 60.2%) 4-Jokic (2.4/60.0%) 5- Cade (1.2/59.5%)

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Literally only up from here. Ausar is coming different off of his first full off season this year.

Ausar is truly different

Ausar Thompson in 2024–25 averaged 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks per game, showcasing his impact as one of the league’s most promising young defenders. In the playoffs, he added 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. Here are all his steals and blocks from last season.

It’s not hard to see that with better conditioning, ball-handling and confidence. That Ausar Thompson has the makings of a breakout player. His instincts and traits are off the charts. #Pistons #Detroitbasketball