The craziest defensive athlete I’ve ever seen

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Ausar Thompson shut down Shai Gilgeous Alexander in their first ever meeting, and he's hounded superstars like Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and more. He's also channeling Dennis Rodman as one of the best rebounders in the league...as a wing! This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the Pistons rookie guard uses his incredible athleticism to defend opposing superstars, help out in the paint, cut and rebound.
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@ThinkingBasketball 6 месяцев назад

As many of you have pointed out, 4-time Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo never won an MVP. 😂 I shortened the line from "hall of fame centers" to "MVPs" and completely forgot he was in the picture.

@G1stGBless 6 месяцев назад

Everyones a critic lol. Changing the script is seductive into errors though. Awesome video btw!

@GoldenOunk 6 месяцев назад

Dikembe GOAT defender proves your video regardless

@rep227 6 месяцев назад

You need to cover Rockets in your next video. People don't show enough respect.

@moegreene3630 6 месяцев назад

Literally was gonna say that. You had me thinking I was crazy for a minute.

@yoshikigrg8 6 месяцев назад

Ikr

@khalil8391 6 месяцев назад

Wemby, Chet, and Ausar all being top of the league defenders in their first season is insane

@ruchpat1 6 месяцев назад

As a Pistons fan I’m proud of Ausar hope he keeps it up. Dude earns every minute of playing time he gets

@123shotas 6 месяцев назад

@@ruchpat1we all know that Pistons will destroy his carrier, trade already needed 😂

@MeatBall_Don_Lie 6 месяцев назад

@@123shotassame thing about Curry in 2012

@tommywolmart265 6 месяцев назад

His instincts to know when to jump is amazing. Like he can diagnose a pump fake vs an actual shot at an elite level.

@peteblaxmith 6 месяцев назад

@@123shotas why? the pistons are a good franchise historically.. not like theyre the T-wolves or clippers.

@frankl3518 6 месяцев назад

It's so refreshing to hear a top 5 pick, a superstar before entering the NBA say he just wants to guard the other teams best player and do things to contribute to winning. He's gonna be so good.

@lolh4x 6 месяцев назад

I agree. It's a very EU mindset, super atypical in US basketball.

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

I think he just knows his limitations and strengths as a rookie who can contribute as a player on the floor. He understands that if he can STAY on the floor with his defense, he is going to get those much needed reps/minutes that some of his draft classmates may take for granted. Its sorta like how Ben Simmons was able to make an impact in his first 2 playing seasons despite his limitations. He had the playmaking on offense but he could also lock up ball handlers at the perimeter with his size and athleticism.

@frankl3518 6 месяцев назад

@@t4d0W That's true. But even Ben got to play with the ball alot

@MrDiMES123 6 месяцев назад

@@lolh4xthey don’t play defense in eu

@zerocal76 6 месяцев назад

The kid is old-school. I fuckin love itttttt!

@bballtotal 6 месяцев назад

It’s just crazy how Ausar & Wemby could potentially make the All Defensive Team in their ROOKIE SEASON!!!🤯

@jiggafromstatefarm9997 6 месяцев назад

Chet As Well

@clean280 6 месяцев назад

chet disrespect continuing

@Michael-vw4cg 6 месяцев назад

Chet might get the all defensive team nod over wemby

@johnmcm7690 6 месяцев назад

Thats a stretch

@qu1nceyy 6 месяцев назад

I’m not saying he’s better, but so far Chet has been at least as good as wemby on defense

@MugiOverall 6 месяцев назад

The funniest part about Ausar is that he leads all rookies in Rebounds this season. Meaning he is outrebounding 7'4 Wemby and 7'1 Chet lol

@Baddknewz 6 месяцев назад

Heart > Height

@AJ-iu6nw 6 месяцев назад

Rodman-esque.@@Baddknewz

@Valleybucker 6 месяцев назад

@@Baddknewz on boards, definitely yes. The amount of boards i've been able to get back when i played while being smaller at 6'3 is too damn high

@tyronejefferson7858 6 месяцев назад

its been 9 games relax

@dipper5835 6 месяцев назад

Victor doesn't really hang around the rim by design, thats why they got 2 big man out there for the spurs. For chet, i rarely even watch them to say why he don't got more rebounds

@mars2b 6 месяцев назад

Not only does he have elite defensive potential but he is also a very good playmaker. I can't wait to watch his game mature with Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.

@leeharrison5718 6 месяцев назад

ik this team is so young the potential is infinite. i just hope they continue to build chemistry this could be the best the pistons have been since the early 2000s

@anubis4032 6 месяцев назад

Damn so its stew over ivey now? 😮

@MuckNoya 6 месяцев назад

@@anubis4032Lmaoo ehh they're both interchangeable. Duren, Thompson, and Cade should be untouchable

@cloud3997 6 месяцев назад

Take stew out of there 😂

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

Stew is movable especially with his solid contract. Cade does well with rim running bigs which is why Duren and even Bagley does well with him. They can definitely use more shooters with all these willing passers they have.

@clanwaddell5628 6 месяцев назад

I love great defensive players. It takes so much skill, anticipation and savvy to pull it off at this level

@bryant475 6 месяцев назад

He reminds me of Andrei "AK47" Kirilenko, my favorite player growing up in th 2000s, bc of his all around game, and defense first mind set. He was the only SF/Wing to average 3 blocks per game, and did it two seasons in a row! He also got over 1.5 steals per game in those seasons, which puts him in elite company (in 03-04, he was the only player in NBA history to finish top 4 in both blocks and steals). Not to mention the 3 5 by 5's in his career, 2nd only to Hakeem the Dream! Idk if Ausar can reach that level of all around game/defensive prowess as a SF/Wing, but he has a pretty darn good chance!

@yehor_ivanov 6 месяцев назад

Bill Russell

@clanwaddell5628 6 месяцев назад

AK and Russell were ridiculous on defense

@makesmartTROYces 6 месяцев назад

And it takes heart and dedication.

@lachlaneft 6 месяцев назад

Ausar channeling some Kawhi.

@uriel7940 6 месяцев назад

I freaking love players like him! The all around player! - Elite and versatile defender - Elite rebounder for his position - Incredible at stealing the ball and blocking shots - Is a capable playmaker - Hustles, plays smart, and works hard Now imagine if he developed a respectable shot. Wow

@shonawine90 6 месяцев назад

Just hope he doesn't turn into Ben Simmons kid has potential

@jcgocrazy 6 месяцев назад

@@shonawine90 the difference is Ausar loves the game of basketball. Ben was more concerned in being a celebrity. His work ethic was in question while he was still at LSU

@BlazerWaves 6 месяцев назад

The next Kawhi Leonard

@shonawine90 6 месяцев назад

@@BlazerWaves yes prime kawhi without injuries

@OmaAlkebulan-grace 6 месяцев назад

How I played the game😢

@arjaythekid2117 6 месяцев назад

Ausar looks more and more like a young Dennis Rodman on the pistons of the mid to late 80s .. 6’6 , elite athlete , hustle player , great defender , plus rebounder

@sipsisina 6 месяцев назад

At a time when offense is heavily favored at the expanse of defense, it is refreshing to see a player utilizing his talent in such a way. Love your videos!

@elliotdeltoro3319 6 месяцев назад

Agreed. At a time when the 3 point shot is so overemphasized, to see a rookie use his gifts on D is just such a refreshing throwback.

@chitownkidd33 6 месяцев назад

Blame Adam Silver

@johnmarkson1998 6 месяцев назад

it also makes us realise that offense is still hard. and we just took all these guys for granted thinking anyone can shoot a 3. this freak athelte shooting air balls is proof that you do still need skill to play in the nba. instead of apreciating the offensive talent older nba fans just focused on shitting on the defensive side. and its sad. im glad players like simmons exist. showcasing why just being a good defender is overrated by older fans.

@alecgleason 6 месяцев назад

@@elliotdeltoro3319 You guys realize the 3 point shot being "overemphasized" is why offenses are so good now right? And why it seems defense is worse today than before. It's almost impossible to guard a team with the amount of space that "overemphasizing" 3's gives you.

@patrickvalimento9744 6 месяцев назад

@@johnmarkson1998100%

@PoisonAF_ 4 месяца назад

Pistons: We got a rookie who got much potential and can contribute to the team with his finishing, defense and playmaking skills, hes a future superstar Monty: No problem i will give him 8minutes a game

@CountFisco 6 месяцев назад

It's way too early to say but I feel this years rookie class is one of the best ever

@anubis4032 6 месяцев назад

That really depends on scoot everyone else has showed up but him

@holyghost8467 6 месяцев назад

@@anubis4032I don't think he'll be there good

@letsmakeit110 6 месяцев назад

@@anubis4032 scoot can be darko

@JayUpSix 6 месяцев назад

@@JMatthewJohnsonsmh, miller looks to be better than ausar if he gets his dribble/defense down

@chuchuchuchia 6 месяцев назад

I can't even explain how impressive this kid is. It's about time people used their athleticism on D, I really hope he can become a modern day Kirilenko.

@bryant475 6 месяцев назад

Haha you read my mind! He reminds me of Andrei "AK47" Kirilenko, my favorite player growing up in th 2000s, bc of his all around game, and defense first mind set. He was the only SF/Wing to average 3 blocks per game, and did it two seasons in a row! He also got over 1.5 steals per game in those seasons, which puts him in elite company (in 03-04, he was the only player in NBA history to finish top 4 in both blocks and steals). Not to mention the 3 5 by 5's in his career, 2nd only to Hakeem the Dream! Idk if Ausar can reach that level of all around game/defensive prowess as a SF/Wing, but he has a pretty darn good chance!

@appletopop8449 6 месяцев назад

Bro kirelenko really

@chuchuchuchia 6 месяцев назад

@@bryant475 I think about him blocking Kobe's fadeaway at least once a week. Absolute monster.

@chuchuchuchia 6 месяцев назад

@@appletopop8449 Yes the goat Kirilenko

@Cabbag3e15 6 месяцев назад

I can't wait to watch the rest of the season. These rookies are special

@OfficialJabe 6 месяцев назад

what stood out to me is his savant level of intuitive knowledge of transfering his center of gravity. Prime MVP D-rose explosive cuts and feints were so violent/jagged everyone knew that playstyle was not sustainable long term. Ausar explosion is similar, but the conservation of energy is MUCH smoother. He rotates his hips swings off his backfoot and turns into full sprints in .1 second.

@HakeemTheDream616 6 месяцев назад

Him being on a list with centers who recorded 40 rebounds and 10 blocks their rookie year is crazy, and all of those centers winning mvp is even crazier.

@DanielCastro-ok8zb 6 месяцев назад

Just a minor correction: Dikembe Mutombo was never MVP.

@theoneabovethou9601 6 месяцев назад

He was defensive mvp

@motivationalmacktv 6 месяцев назад

No such thing

@poly_g6068 6 месяцев назад

He has serious running form. His mechanics are like a track athlete and he's basically only at half throttle while he terrorizes people off the ball at breakneck speeds. I gotta wonder how fast he could really go.

@daniel_dumile 6 месяцев назад

That bounce pass he did near the end was A+

@kenmdoe2388 6 месяцев назад

Love defenders man, this guy has a new fan💯

@bryant475 6 месяцев назад

Same here! He reminds me of Andrei "AK47" Kirilenko, my favorite player growing up in th 2000s, bc of his all around game, and defense first mind set. He was the only SF/Wing to average 3 blocks per game, and did it two seasons in a row! He also got over 1.5 steals per game in those seasons, which puts him in elite company (in 03-04, he was the only player in NBA history to finish top 4 in both blocks and steals). Not to mention the 3 5 by 5's in his career, 2nd only to Hakeem the Dream! Idk if Ausar can reach that level of all around game/defensive prowess as a SF/Wing, but he has a pretty darn good chance!

@captainevy3133 6 месяцев назад

That shai move at 8:04 is so crisp and Ausar is still all over him. Holy crap why cant these insane defenders ever shoot like 37 % from three 😢

@YungPhilosopher 6 месяцев назад

His name is Lonzo Ball. Before he got injured he was playing lockdown defense plus 40% from 3. Shame he got injured

@jcgocrazy 6 месяцев назад

@@YungPhilosopher took him a few seasons to get there. Let's see how Ausar progressess

@chieflancewaiters7034 6 месяцев назад

Caruso is career 37%

@FMDedits 6 месяцев назад

No, it didn’t? Lonzo came into the league as an elite perimeter defender n playmaker He’s just not outrageously athletic

@Luka77Legend 6 месяцев назад

Ausar a kid he can at least hit 34% which is league average

@somersetbassett4580 6 месяцев назад

As the father if ID twin boys I have enjoyed watching these young men grow and enter the league. Draymonds Greens comment about them was spot on: "gonna be hard for us old guys to make defensive team with these young guys" 😅

@sincerecolar 6 месяцев назад

I love this guy. You can tell by the athletes this channel spotlight YOU REALLY see the actual game. Both the twins are elite, yet their readiness and stoic eagerness to take the league by storm most don't trust yet. It’s like pure instinct coupled seasoned discipline.

@venod3134 6 месяцев назад

He is one of the best on RU-vid. Period.

@freelildame1736 6 месяцев назад

stoic eagerness is the perfect phrase to describe their disposition

@sincerecolar 6 месяцев назад

@@freelildame1736 From One Stoic to Another.

@sneakers_guy5488 6 месяцев назад

He's deceptively fast. It's like he tricks the attacker into thinking they've got him beat, meaning they commit to the drive or shot, then Ausar reveals his extra burst and just denies whatever the attacker tries. Reminds me of Sun Tzu lol, all warfare is based on deception.

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

Its not about deception. He legit has great lateral movement. It is the tool players need to be great perimeter defenders. Its just further exacerbated because he also has crazy athleticism and length to constantly recover blow-bys are a rookie. But he's already pretty solid fighting screens so he'll always stay attached to the hip of the guy he's defending.

@Ahmari223 6 месяцев назад

This draft class is going to be legendary watch. Alot of generational talent. Dude lockin up premier players in his 1st season that’s unheard of

@aholymost 6 месяцев назад

When Ben and Cody started talking about Ausar on the podcast about a week ago, my first thought was to go check out his highlights. But then I realized I could just wait for the video. When Ben talks about a guy like he did Ausar, when he sounds bewildered by the very existence of the basketball player he's describing, you know he's cooking up a video.

@dispater101 6 месяцев назад

Bro really uses every single ounce of his insane athleticism to use..def going to be a perennial All Defensive guy if healthy

@aaronisom9012 6 месяцев назад

Lifelong Piston fan. Asuar fits the Pistons Culture works for every minute. Reminds me of Tayshaun Prince a big Reason We won a title in 2004

@shorewall 6 месяцев назад

Pistons have a good looking young team.

@miguelladinodevera614 6 месяцев назад

Tayshaun had a better shot than the kid. Granted the rookie is gonna develop and learn but maybe he should talk to Prince, Rip and Joe Dumars on how to improve his jumper. This kid is gonna be DPOY at some point provided he doesn't get seriously injured.

@aaronisom9012 6 месяцев назад

@@miguelladinodevera614 absolutely Good Form I just don’t feel like he’s strong enough yet he shoots a lot of airballs yea he’s physically strong but the NBA Grind different even Kobe said it. He Gotta better Feel for the Game than Prince

@isuzzuuu931 6 месяцев назад

Hopefully he and his brother Amen can become like “super-soldier” versions of Rondo, obviously the passing isn’t near rondos but the rebounding, elite defense, and passing ability these boys have shown, im really excited for what’s in store for these kids

@nykareem2001 6 месяцев назад

When was rondo an elite defender?

@isuzzuuu931 6 месяцев назад

@@nykareem2001 2010-2012 or whenever he made the all defensive teams can’t remember atm

@dominicanderson5408 6 месяцев назад

Ausars so good, as a rockets fan I can’t wait for Amen to get back aswell. The Thompson twins are awesome.

@garrisona5669 6 месяцев назад

He be swatting shots like a Big 😳

@makima2883 6 месяцев назад

Amen isn't as good of a defender but I hope that when he gets back his defense is elite too

@realtexasboy 6 месяцев назад

@@makima2883they’re both very athletic thats half the battle i think amen just needs some more confidence cause he guards 94 feet

@FTO9797 6 месяцев назад

@@makima2883 yep amen is still a great defender he gets multiple steals and blocks in games as well, he’s just a pg

@dominicanderson5408 6 месяцев назад

Yeah agreed@@makima2883

@alaricjackson6520 6 месяцев назад

As a thunder/shai fan watching that pistons game his defense on shai and giddey single-handedly made him my favourite rookie😭🙏

@user-iu3vc8hi8i 6 месяцев назад

so real

@SK-mw8vd 6 месяцев назад

I love this player archetype! He is the evolution of Thybulle and Herb, and it's so much fun to watch on defense.

@michaelahurt 6 месяцев назад

He's Andre Iguodala reincarnated. But somehow even more athletic.

@spencersandberg7753 6 месяцев назад

Thinking basketball puts new players on my radar about 10 months before anyone else. Thanks for the insiders look on an exciting new talent!

@FirashAdryan 6 месяцев назад

Bro, I’m thinking the exact same thing, it’s kinda crazy. This channel is like some stock market guru or something, but in basketball 😂

@oxic88 6 месяцев назад

He genuinely has the explosiveness of a WR/CB in football. Being the size he is and his wingspan, it’s a problem already for wings and guards. Can’t wait to see what the future holds!

@wc4201 6 месяцев назад

I thought I was the only one that was amazed by Ausar defensive play. Honestly his help defense and lock down defense reminds me of Mikes first couple of years. Their defensive style is similar.

@fabzgotit 6 месяцев назад

Love this channel for putting me onto all the crazy talent in the league Edit: Also the block at 4:12 was absolutely filthy

@paulh3261 6 месяцев назад

This is the defense people say that every 90s and 80s defender had.

@Authorman2 6 месяцев назад

And those oldies needed constant handchecking and clogged lanes to provide that kinda defense, Ausar is just that quick.

@tshiris1708 6 месяцев назад

Nah. Hall never had an athletic wing with this kind of length smh

@Pineapples-Mango_Smoothie 6 месяцев назад

@@Authorman2they where also visibly stronger and bigger the game was more physical thus having better bigs this era of bigs is thin outside of embid and joker we are in the golden era of guard play

@Herzeder 6 месяцев назад

And it's factually not true.

@davidfebreeze428 6 месяцев назад

@@Pineapples-Mango_Smoothiethey were bigger but I doubt stronger and not really taller … at that time people just a trouble figuring out 3 is more than 2 so most players were around the paint and defenders looked way better than they actually were because they didn’t have to defend as much space with help being nearby anyway

@purush4086 6 месяцев назад

Ausar is special!!!! Can't wait to see more of him. Pistons really got a gem in their hands.

@bigmilt16 6 месяцев назад

Holy crap. He looks like young MJ on defense: unreal cat like quickness. I hope he develops a midrange game and works on his offensive footwork. He has easy DPOY potential.

@joshuadonald9383 6 месяцев назад

The MJ defensive comparison is spot on from an eye test perspective for sure

@randompalmtopgaming7541 6 месяцев назад

There is a WHOLE NEW ERA of basketball to be unlocked - defensive specialists specifically trained to exceed on that end. Just imagine how many people out there have the athletic and gymnast potential to defend like this guy.

@charmainebucco951 6 месяцев назад

Dennis Rodman + Scottie Pippen + MJ type of versatile defenders who r also 2-way killers. Dennis outrebounded 7ft centers and fellow 4s. Pip would scrap for boards whenever he was pissed and wanted a triple-double. Mike would get his own rebound any time of the night. Imagine this rookie having that same dog as those 3 especially Dennis on defense and rebounding. If this kid becomes like Mike on offense? No way he won't become a future MVP. Like Giannis did by winning both DPOY & MVP. Just have all these new guys becoming 2-way threats and the league will change for the better.

@fadercreek 6 месяцев назад

alot sooner than later when the nba expands were gonna see alot more talented players

@Sotanath86q 6 месяцев назад

not sure what you're on about, defensive specialists have always been useful and if you think people can defend like Ausar through physical ability alone you're dead wrong

@bobbybagseed 6 месяцев назад

YESSS thank you bro for making this!!! I'm a life long Pistons fan and it's so surreal watching him play. He's blocked more jump shots already than anyone else's career I can remember lol

@FirashAdryan 6 месяцев назад

Best case scenario for Ausar, is that he become Kawhi/Jimmy Butler-esque. I have high hopes for him, because he cares about playing defense, and that goes a long way. I’m not even a Pistons fan, but I’m praying that the Pistons will show him the patience to develop his offense, just like Pop did with Kawhi.

@Free-Night 6 месяцев назад

Eehhh those two are muscular and play wit pace and patience to get to they spots Ausar plays fast looking for a pass or a layup he got a long ways to go til he becomes a consistent bucket getter especially wit dat jumpshot

@nhw3030 6 месяцев назад

Pippin

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

Offensively he's far raw than Kawhi or Jimmy when they were in their rookie seasons. Hell Kawhi had a working jumper when he was a sophomore at SDSU. Hell even Mikal Bridges who developed early as a 3&D player had a jumper. Come back in 2 years to see how much of a leap his jumper can get.

@vedantgupta2145 6 месяцев назад

you are forgetting how kawhi was early in his career @@Free-Night

@ramolong 6 месяцев назад

Hey Ben, I've been subscribed since your content while the bubble was going. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the bright spots in Miami such as Bam's continued growth🙏🏽. Love your content man and it feels surreal seeing how you went from a smaller, but distinguished hoop analysis channel to a legitimate partner of the league, keep up the great work man🫶🏽

@philipwacker4629 6 месяцев назад

I am enjoying the season because you make me enjoy! - I have not have time to follow as deeply as I used to but I feel like as long as I watch your videos I know of the most exciting things to look out for. Thanks once again!

@brandblue8980 6 месяцев назад

thank you for this great video. Ausar is special with unique skillset. His greatest strength being his intelligence/awareness offensively & defensively. His offensive game will develop as well. It will be great seeing him grow & get better.

@rome8180 6 месяцев назад

The funny thing is Amen Thompson is supposed to be even more athletic. But he's been injured, and he's on a better team that's actually winning games. So he's had less opportunity to shine.

@demetorir6 6 месяцев назад

Watching him and his brother over in Pinecrest was just insane. I don't know if it was him or his brother but they were so athletic one of them hit there forehead on backboard while dunking the ball. Insane to see where there at now.

@issac_oghernandez7020 6 месяцев назад

Great story 🤯

@lukehenry815 6 месяцев назад

I love watching this channel.. MUCH LOVE YALL

@tenzo313 6 месяцев назад

I love your videos, especially when you talk about my guys from the Pistons! Appreciate your work :D

@BatmanBoss 6 месяцев назад

Pistons have some serious young talent 💪

@garyinternet5436 6 месяцев назад

Both Thompson twins have hugely underrated passing ability because they read the game at an altogether different level when compared to other rookies, and to be honest, when compared to a lot of veterans. Some of their passes from the summer league really made me sit up in my chair, rewind the play and watch it again in slow motion. It's been said, there has never been a great passer who wasn't also an intelligent player.

@LoganNagol 6 месяцев назад

“There has never been a great passer who wasn’t also an intelligent player” I mean I agree but I don’t think great passing shows that you are overall a smart player. But you are at least smart at a specific part of basketball. Because I also think there has never been a great defender that wasn’t an intelligent player. But there has been lots of great passers that we’re not great defenders. And a lot of great defenders that were not great passers. I think it’s the ones that show they both great passers and defenders that truly are the basketball geniuses. Like if you think about the nba players that are specifically known for there basketball IQ the most common 4 names you will see brought up is Lebron, CP3, Draymond, and Jason Kidd. And i think a big part of that is all 4 of them are both great passers AND great defenders. So if Ausur really is a good passer like you said that is a great sign because we already know how good of a defender he is.

@Sotanath86q 6 месяцев назад

Westbrook springs to mind as a great, low IQ passer

@ABruhMan 6 месяцев назад

YESSIR!!!!!! My favorite basketball channel talking about my TEAM!! Gotta love it

@alm5851 6 месяцев назад

Great analysis!

@Plague_Doc22 6 месяцев назад

Ausar "The Tsar" Thompson (needs to be his nickname) is someone I think will be a valuable player on a championship team in the future.

@will-sully 6 месяцев назад

Either that or All-Star Thompson

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

His name is practically a reference of the Egyptian god 'Osiris'. Its not flashy but I think it sticks out as being King of Defense.

@Plague_Doc22 6 месяцев назад

@@t4d0W That's pretty sick too.

@Jennifer-qy5dy 6 месяцев назад

Ausar "Rodman" Thompson or #flight 9

@pantelisellinidis5956 6 месяцев назад

Dikembe mutombo is the most underated mvp ever😂!

@rdroodypoo 6 месяцев назад

I think (hope) he's trying to see who's actually paying attention. 😆

@rickyisme1230 6 месяцев назад

Incredible content as always 🙏

@JohnDoe-gf5he 6 месяцев назад

Great video and great guy. You opened my eyes to this jewel.

@Ginger2882. 6 месяцев назад

I think that Ausar will pretty certainly become one of the 5 best defenders in the league at his peak but I think the most interesting thing about this game in the upcoming seasons is what will his offensive game become. I could see him becoming a lethal slasher due to his athleticism or a great court general from the sparks of passing I have seen, if Detroit can develop those skills. Personally I think it will be substantially harder for his shot to come around because right now it looks very bad but if it does he has a chance at being an all-star and maybe even all-NBA caliber player.

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

If his handles develops I think he can turn himself into a cutter/straight line rim finisher who can draw FTs. That will definitely open up his playmaking further especially if the Pistons get more shooters around them. If he gets gets stronger (which I think he can be) the Pistons can also run hand off screens with him too with his cutting and his ability to be a connective passer.

@Ginger2882. 6 месяцев назад

@@t4d0W I can definitely see that. His handle has been a little rough at times so far but I think he can work on it. I think ideally they should work to make him an elite slasher to start because he has a lot of the skills to do that and then hope his shot will come around.

@ryenm91 6 месяцев назад

Ausar is the main reason I love watching the pistons because I am also a hybrid defender wing but I’m trying to be like a combination of Ausar and Rodman . watching him play makes me more capable of being a defender like him

@BricksonSchwenn 6 месяцев назад

Noticing that quiet concentrated personality a lot in these videos. This guy looks FOCUSED all the damn time.

@kevingreene4090 6 месяцев назад

great content dude!

@will-sully 6 месяцев назад

Great video. This kid is going to be a fixture on All-Defensive teams for years to come. As a Pistons fan disappointed at dropping to 5th in the lottery, it's fair to say we're no longer disappointed.

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

Well he has the potential to join the Pistons vanguards of great overall defenders/rebounders. Rodman, Ben Wallace and potentially Ausar himself.

@miguelladinodevera614 6 месяцев назад

Kid should talk to Joe Dumars, Dennis, Rip, Tayshaun, and the Wallace Boys if he has any questions about defense. Imagine if the young rook decided to play out his entire career in Detroit.

@tchalla7828 6 месяцев назад

I think he’s the best rookie perimeter defender since Iman Shumpert. I remember watching Shump on defense as a rookie with Knicks and it was a sight to behold. If not for injuries, he would have won a DPOY those first few seasons

@moneyman4740 6 месяцев назад

Bilal Coulibaly in DC is an insane defensive rookie as well

@bostonceltics2691 6 месяцев назад

Avery Bradley was better he was a demon on D specially On Ball Defense

@jameslearing970 6 месяцев назад

He was not gon be a dpoy. Come on now

@ashishronak5774 6 месяцев назад

@@jameslearing970 but he had DPOY potential

@lilshaan6252 6 месяцев назад

@@jameslearing970crazy shump was locking niggas up. If he doesn’t get hurt, he’d be an all star and first team all defense

@jay_armani 6 месяцев назад

Another underrated superstar in the makin Love see players like him, old school ball mentally I wish a career without injuries

@user-ht3pb9ny1j 6 месяцев назад

amazing video keep up the good work

@sunfloweravocado 6 месяцев назад

finally something i can watch while eating

@Grumpygrumpygrumpy 6 месяцев назад

I see Ausar as a Kawhi mold, hopefully not with injuries, he has the potential to be a two way beast in the NBA

@scottwinn5043 6 месяцев назад

I've been so impressed by his play and his defensive enthusiasm, its very refreshing!

@mr.t-real2009 6 месяцев назад

Such a tremendous video! You earned my sub.

@TolbertOseiOwusu 6 месяцев назад

Ausar giving prime Andrei Kirilenko vibes

@yunan9610 6 месяцев назад

He's just a tad faster than everybody else not just his actual physical speed, but also his reaction speed

@willg1842 6 месяцев назад

Great video!

@ShermanSitter 6 месяцев назад

I really enjoy the finds like this. Players and teams not covered by ESPN in addition to those that are is so nice to see. This channel is about quality not trends and will stand the test of time.

@hugomorency8700 6 месяцев назад

Can't believe he contained Josh Giddey's signature move: the dribble straight around the defender with no moves or hesi's

@iam-12345...... 6 месяцев назад

Man, I just pray that his shot improves. If it does, we are likely talking about one of the best two-way players ever.

@andersonnz6213 6 месяцев назад

I'm here for more Ausar videos please! He is definitely flying under the radar 🛸 Ausar is killing Fantasy bball. Loved this video great work.

@DoloDidThat 6 месяцев назад

Great breakdown. This is beautiful defense

@user-js9fb5bp4b 6 месяцев назад

Seeing Ausar, it’s sad that Amen is not getting enough minutes to shine

@trumpetking11 6 месяцев назад

He was getting plenty of minutes before he got hurt. Not starting but he was the first man off the bench.

@jonathanlgill 6 месяцев назад

@@trumpetking11 This isn't true. Amen's been averaging under 17 minutes a game.

@t4d0W 6 месяцев назад

Maybe he'll get more minutes later in the season. Right now that Rockets lineup and roles are solidified with young talents along with the vets. With the Pistons they don't have a lot of potential high ceiling guys to play and Ausar locked up his role as defensive anchor.

@francoa.9646 6 месяцев назад

What??? Amen has cost the Rockets wins when he was healthy. Now with him off the court, the Rockets are on a winning streak. We are in a win now mode, no need to sacrifice wins trying to develop one player. Send him to G league with Cam once he recovers.they both can get plenty of minutes there without costing us wins.

@francoa.9646 6 месяцев назад

@@jonathanlgilland that was TOO MANY

@Masoch1st 6 месяцев назад

thanks for putting this guy on my radar bro

@MrBeastjebuz 6 месяцев назад

Making things look very easy. Great video.

@flipsolo 6 месяцев назад

Ausar already got the TB treatment! I'll be watching this kid!

@CashKiinG 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for giving him his credit he’s a blessing to watch

@SsjRedneck 6 месяцев назад

Love this channel for showcasing young talent across the league that casual fans may not know if they only follow the stars or their team

@philliptimmons2135 6 месяцев назад

My first watch. Great work!

@chestercastillo9612 6 месяцев назад

This is awesome. I hope a lot of these rookies have the heart when it comes to defense.

@ericknromero 6 месяцев назад

Great breakdown! Keep it up. As a Spurs fan before the NBA lottery and draft this past summer, believing there wasn't much hope of snatching the #1 pick, Ausar was my next best option after Victor. I believe Detroit got a steal with this dude because he can do it all (shot forthcoming) and he's already an elite defender as a rookie. His attitude seems rock solid, too, which the Pistons need during their return to contention.

@ramontanglao6466 2 месяца назад

The Thompson brothers are like a machine gun, he he. They're damn good.

@t2fresh 6 месяцев назад

I love watching good defense, this is the most entertaining basketball video I’ve seen in a while.

@roboticismRus 6 месяцев назад

im beaming. love when you make videos about pistons!

@TheOne_1969 6 месяцев назад

Great analysis.

@thenopasslook 6 месяцев назад

love the defensive breakdowns

@yksveam 6 месяцев назад

Ben is the legend!

@BlessedTex_ 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video! I took my entire family to watch Ausar and Amen play for the Florida High School State Championship, and even back then, they looked like professional athletes among teenagers.