Oozing with athleticism and ambition, Ausar Thompson has already become the wrong player to challenge in the air. Showcasing that two-way potential, the Detroit Pistons rookie plays phone booth-tight defense, blocking a perimeter shot attempt before speeding the length of the floor to take flight for a gravity-defying jam. Fittingly, Thompson took his game to a new height against the Atlanta Hawks, registering 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks in a narrow defeat on November 14, 2023. · Nov 15, 2023