Amen Thompson trashtalks twin brother Ausar for missed lob in Rising Stars game “That’s why I don’t trust no Piston”

Amen Thompson had some words for his brother Ausar Thompson after their team up at the Castrol Rising Stars Game.

Amen Thompson trashtalks twin brother Ausar for missed lob in Rising Stars game “That’s why I don’t trust no Piston”

Amen Thompson trash talks Ausar Thompson

The NBA Rising Stars game is always one of the more exciting events at All-Star Weekend. Seeing the next generation of players showcasing their talents is always a sight for sore eyes. But this year’s event carried a little extra significance for the Thompson family as Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson reunited on the court, with some cheeky brotherly love for each other.

As the brothers laced up for Team M led by Coach Mitch Ritchmond, their chemistry hadn’t skipped a beat, until it did. Late in the game, Amen Thompson threw a perfectly timed lob to his brother, expecting an easy finish at the rim. Instead, the ball sailed past Ausar Thompson’s hands, leading to a turnover. After the game, Amen didn’t hesitate to call his brother out in classic sibling fashion.

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Bro, [it was] behind my head to you. It was a perfect pass, bro. And we talked about this too. I’m disappointed. That’s why you don’t trust no Piston.

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The twin brothers, drafted just minutes apart in 2023, had spent their entire basketball lives playing together, until they were split up on draft day. Amen Thompson landed with the Houston Rockets, while Ausar Thompson went to the Detroit Pistons. Despite the separation, their chemistry was still evident in the game, as the two looked for each other frequently.

Unfortunately for the Twins, their squad, Team M, coached by NBA legend Mitch Richmond, didn’t win the Rising Stars tournament. Amen Thompson, however, was one of the event’s standouts. He led his team with 11 points, showing the same athleticism and defensive prowess that have made him an emerging star for the Rockets. Unfortunately for the Thompsons, Team M fell just short in a 40-39 loss to Team G-League, which eventually lost to the tournament champions, Team C.

Amen Thompson and his twin brother Ausar are in the midst of breakout seasons

Though the Rising Stars game is just an exhibition, it was a fitting showcase for the growth both Amen and Ausar have made in their second seasons. After solid but unspectacular rookie years, primarily due to both of them suffering from injury concerns, the twins have taken major steps forward, establishing themselves as two of the most versatile young players in the league.

Amen Thompson has seen his role expand dramatically in Houston, especially with veteran guard Fred VanVleet missing time due to injury. He’s split time between the starting lineup and the bench, making an impact in every area of the game. At the All-Star break, he’s averaging 13.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game, while being one of the most feared defenders in the league.

Ausar Thompson, meanwhile, has found his place in Detroit’s rotation, stepping up after Jaden Ivey suffered a broken fibula. Injuries have slowed him at times, but when healthy, he’s been solid, with much of the same flashes as his brother. Through the first half of the season, he’s averaging 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game, anchoring the Pistons’ defense on the perimeter.

More importantly, perhaps, the Twins Terrors have helped their teams make major strides. The Rockets and Pistons are playing their best basketball in years. Detroit, in particular, has been a surprise, currently sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference at the break, a stunning turnaround from last year’s last-place finish. The Rockets too, have spent much of the latter half of their season in the top four in the West.