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My Take
Ausar Thompson is one of those players where you watch a highlight reel and immediately think, "okay, this kid is built different." The Oakland native came into the 2023 NBA Draft as part of the historic Thompson twins package deal — him and his brother Amen getting selected back-to-back in the lottery — and the league honestly wasn't ready for that energy. Ausar landed with the Detroit Pistons and brought this relentless, two-way intensity that the franchise desperately needed. He's not a polished scorer yet, but his athleticism, defensive instincts, and willingness to crash into every loose ball situation are legitimately thrilling to watch. At just 21, he's already the kind of player opponents have to gameplan around, and the ceiling here feels genuinely sky-high. Detroit has been patient rebuilding, and Ausar is a huge reason to be excited about what's coming.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ausar Thompson
- Name (Japanese)
- アサー・トンプソン
- Reading
- あさー・とんぷそん
- Born
- January 30, 2003 (age 23)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ausar Thompson born?
Born January 30, 2003 (age 23).
Where is Ausar Thompson from?
Ausar Thompson is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Ausar Thompson do?
Ausar Thompson works as basketball player.
How tall is Ausar Thompson?
Ausar Thompson is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.