Ausar Thompson

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Ausar Thompson's young career is already defined by defensive excellence. Leading the NBA in steals and earning First Team All-Defensive honors in just his third season puts him in rare company. His two OTE championships and MVP awards showcased his ability to dominate at every level. Thompson's relentless work ethic and athletic gifts make him a nightmare for opposing ball-handlers, and his trajectory suggests many more accolades to come.

AwardsAusar Thompson has already collected an impressive array of defensive accolades. He won back-to-back Overtime Elite championships with Finals MVP honors in 2022 and 2023, and was named OTE league MVP in 2023. In the NBA, he led the league in steals during the 2025-26 season and earned a spot on the All-Defensive First Team, along with multiple Defensive Player of the Month awards.

Honours & Distinctions

NBA All-Defensive First Team

NBA·2026

Selected to the league's top defensive unit.

OTE Champion

Overtime Elite·2023

Won the OTE championship with the City Reapers.

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2026

The World Is Yours

Records & Feats

NBA steals leader

Statistics·2026

Led the NBA in steals per game during the 2025-26 season.