Amen Thompson was being a touch facetious last week when he said he "never had to screen in my life" before joining the Houston Rockets. But Thompson’s hyperbole illustrates the shifting reality for the 20-year-old in his first NBA season.
Thompson was billed as a point guard when he was selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. That designation remains his likely NBA future, and it’s certainly fitting given his past. Thompson was the starting point guard for Overtime Elite in both of his seasons with the developmental program.