Ausar Thompson

Biography of Ausar Thompson

Ausar Thompson is an American basketball player playing wing in the NBA. He was born on January 30, 2003 in San Leandro, California (USA). His height is 1m98. He plays for the Detroit Pistons.

Origins

Ausar Thompson was born to Maya Wilson and Troy Thompson. His identical twin brother, Amen, was born a minute before him. They share the middle name “XLNC”, which is pronounced “excellence”. His uncle, Mark Thompson, represented Jamaica in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Ausar and Amen began training in basketball under their father at the age of seven.

Successive clubs

Discover Ausar Thompson’s journey from his first steps in high school to his current role with the Detroit Pistons.

High school career

Thompson moved to Fort Lauderdale to play high school basketball a year early at Pine Crest School. From the start, he shined, quickly becoming a star on the team. As a junior, he helped his team win the Class 4A state championship, sharing the title of Broward County Player of the Year with his brother Amen. Considered a five-star recruit, Thompson received offers from several college programs before choosing not to play college basketball.

Professional career

Thompson signed with Overtime Elite (OTE), a professional league for players aged 16-20, forgoing his senior year of high school and college. He was named MVP of the league finals, leading his team to the championship title. As captain of the City Reapers, he was named OTE season MVP, as well as Finals MVP.

Detroit Pistons (2023-present)

Selected by the Detroit Pistons with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Thompson made his NBA debut by setting a rookie record with at least five blocks. He was also part of the team during a difficult season, marked by an NBA-record losing streak.

Game style

Ausar Thompson is very effective in transition, using his speed and release. Thompson shines on defense, able to guard multiple positions. His wingspan allows him to generate interceptions and counters. Offensively, he is adept at attacking the basket thanks to his penetrating ability. He is working on improving his outside shooting to diversify his game. His vision and passing create opportunities for his teammates. Thompson excels in the off-ball game, finding space for cuts to the basket. His combativeness on the rebound is remarkable for a player in his position. He continues to develop his game to maximize his impact on the court.