He was dunking on people. -via For The Win / February 18, 2025 Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe.

Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better.

Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson is having a breakout campaign, earning a spot in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend. Thompson — who was the No. 5 overall pick by the Pistons ...

He finished the 2025 campaign with averages of 10.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.7 SPG. With that situation behind him, Thompson now has an extended period to work on all areas of his game.

Thompson is breaking out before our eyes, staking his claim on a central role for the West's second-best team. Lost in all the hype around Amen, however, has been the steady progress of his twin ...

Thompson’s confidence in responding that way was the same confidence on display, on both sides of the ball, in the Pistons’ 106-103 Game 5 win over the Knicks on Tuesday.

Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better.