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Meet the Thompsons: first twins to be selected in top 5 in same NBA Draft
Amen and Ausar Thompson: born within a minute of each other; drafted with back-to-back lottery picks at 4 and 5.
Amen and Ausar Thompson make history at the 2023 NBA Draft, as the first twins to be selected in the top five of the same draft.
The Detroit Pistons take guard Ausar at no. 5 in the NBA Draft, five minutes after the rebuilding Houston Rockets selected Amen from Overtime Elite with the fourth overall pick.
The Thompson twins
The Thompson twins are making waves with their talent and potential. Hailing from San Leandro, Calif., they decided to forego their senior year of high school to join the Overtime Elite program in Atlanta.
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Amen, an athletic and versatile guard, has been projected as one of the top picks due to his well-rounded skills and lack of limitations on the court. Joining Jalen Green in Houston, the Rockets now have two dynamic scoring guards who can set the game’s pace.
Ausar, known for his all-around abilities, showcased his skills last season with impressive statistics in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. Standing at nearly 6 feet 7 inches with a 7-foot wingspan, Ausar possesses remarkable athleticism that will impact the NBA from the moment he steps on the court.
Despite the Pistons’ challenging previous season, finishing with the NBA’s worst record, they have significant cap space and aim to climb the Eastern Conference standings in the upcoming season.