Ausar Thompson has had a very good start to his NBA career for the Detroit Pistons. He’s putting up defensive numbers that we have never seen from a young rookie.
Ausar Thompson has had a very good start to his NBA career for the Detroit Pistons. He’s putting up defensive numbers that we have never seen from a young rookie.
The Detroit Pistons were considered the biggest losers in the NBA Draft Lottery as they fell four spots lower than anticipated. They still have a variety of different options, so what should they do?
Ausar Thompson is one of the best defensive prospects in the upcoming draft. He’s much more than just a defender though and it’s why he’s projected to be a high pick in the draft. What makes him a projected top ten pick?
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