Four key takeaways from Houston Rockets' 11-game winning streak
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3. Amen Thompson has a high floor
Thompson was one of the most intriguing players in the 2023 NBA draft. He had pundits reacting like a person from the Bronze Age time travelling to 2023 and being handed a smart phone - "wait, what is this?".
Thompson is one of the most impressive run-and-jump athletes the league has ever seen. Yet, he's more than just an athlete. Thompson is a walking basketball computer with immeasurable feel. Surely, he couldn't miss - right?
Not so fast, armchair scouts. Thompson shoots like - well, a person from the Bronze Age time travelling to 2023 and being handed a basketball. His handle is shaky. Thompson has been billed as a point guard, but if he can't develop those critical skills, how will he succeed?
During this run, it looks like their are a multitude of paths for Thompson. He doesn't have to be a lead guard in this league. In theory, Thompson could simply be one of the best defensive wings in the NBA.
Amen Thompson's defense is just absurd. pic.twitter.com/TxFmLecSgO
— Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) March 9, 2024
In fact, he already is. Per CleaningTheGlass, Thompson is in the league's 93rd percentile in Block % and 96th percentile in Steal % among all of the league's wings. He's in the league's 100th percentile among the same group in both Offensive and Defensive Rebound %. This kid is an impact player already.
What does his future hold? Time will tell. Thompson may be this generation's Penny Hardaway yet, but he could also be a Shawn Marion. Either way, it's abundantly clear that there's a role for him in this league.