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Jalen Green on Rockets teammate Amen Thompson: ‘Born to be a superstar’
The stuff that he’s been doing lately has been crazy,” Jalen Green says of Rockets teammate Amen Thompson. “He’s born to be a superstar.”
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Fills up box score Saturday
Since entering the Rockets' starting lineup permanently Jan. 5, Thompson has averaged 17.8 points on 52.7 percent shooting, 10.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.4 blocks over 38.8 minutes per game.
Amen Thompson Had Perfect Line After Lifting Rockets to Last-Second Win vs. Celtics
The Houston Rockets stunned the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Monday night, courtesy of a last-second go-ahead bucket from Amen Thompson. Thompson used a nasty move to shed the pressure of his defender Jaylen Brown before sinking a fading jump shot from inside the key to give Houston a 114–112 lead with less than one second left.
Amen Thompson doesn’t need a jump shot to be an NBA star for Rockets
I t wasn’t hard to come up with a list of reasons for why Amen Thompson could bust in the NBA when he entered the 2023 draft. Amen and his twin brother Ausar took a novel path t
Rockets' Amen Thompson: Continues to shine
Continues to shine
Is Amen Thompson actually 'untouchable' for Rockets at NBA trade deadline?
Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets celebrates as Johnny Furphy #12 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the second half at Toyota Center on November 20, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,
Q&A: Rockets analyst Ryan Hollins not surprised by Amen Thompson's rise
NBA.com caught up with former NBA player and current Rockets lead analyst Ryan Hollins to get his thoughts on Amen Thompson.
Rockets rising star Amen Thompson discusses learning ‘how to be a dog’
Thompson talks to Kelly Iko about his mindset, his impact and what he's learning from Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet.
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard ready for friendly Rising Stars competition
Young Houston Rockets teammates Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard are on different Rising Stars teams for All-Star weekend and ...
Amen Thompson Is Inching Closer And Closer To Stardom
Amen Thompson is just in his second NBA season, and is already one of the most potent positionless players around, which is helping his journey towards stardom.
Amen Thompson, Jamal Murray and 8 others worth watching in NBA season’s second half
These guys aren't on the trade market or in awards races, but they've stepped up their games enough to warrant watching down the stretch.
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What Do Amen Thompson’s Next Steps Toward Stardom Look Like?
Amen Thompson looks like a clear star in the making, despite a shaky jumper. Here's how he might reach his ceiling anyway.
Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard named to NBA's Rising Stars team for All-Star event
Amen Thompson was among second-year players chosen and Reed Sheppard was among those from G-League named to roster for ...
‘I feel like Kobe’: Amen Thompson relishes dramatic game-winner against Celtics
Houston forward Amen Thompson said he felt like the late Kobe Bryant after nailing a game-winning floater against the Celtics ...
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‘Houston is coming’: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith hails Ime Udoka, ‘future star’ Amen Thompson
Houston is coming,” veteran NBA media personality Stephen A. Smith said during an ESPN segment praising Amen Thompson and ...