Amen Thompson
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Records
Thompson's rapid ascent in the NBA has been marked by historic achievements. He became the first player from Overtime Elite to earn All-Defensive First Team honors in the NBA. His selection to the All-Defensive First Team in just his second season made him one of the youngest players ever to achieve this distinction. His twin brother Ausar also made history by being drafted in the same year, making them the first pair of twins to be selected in the top five of the same draft. Thompson's defensive prowess and athleticism have drawn comparisons to some of the league's best perimeter defenders, setting a high bar for his future career.
Awards
Records & Feats
First Overtime Elite player to earn NBA All-Defensive First Team honors
Thompson became the first player from the Overtime Elite league to be named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, a testament to his defensive impact in just his second season.
One of the youngest players to make NBA All-Defensive First Team
At age 22, Thompson was among the youngest players ever to be selected to the All-Defensive First Team, showcasing his elite defensive skills early in his career.