Pistons' Ausar Thompson Is Poised for a Breakout Year
His defense, hustle and rebounding give Detroit something valuable on the wing, and those qualities aren't going anywhere. What could really change his trajectory, though, is making even modest progress as a shooter and playmaker.Read More on NBAMore sports: Thunder at Spurs Set to Kick Off the NBA Season in Style...That's where the chance is for Thompson heading into the upcoming season. Detroit doesn't need him to suddenly become a superstar-level scorer or transform into a primary shooter.
- ▪His defense, hustle and rebounding give Detroit something valuable on the wing, and those qualities aren't going anywhere.
- ▪What could really change his trajectory, though, is making even modest progress as a shooter and playmaker.Read More on NBAMore sports: Thunder at Spurs Set to Kick Off the NBA Season in Style...That's where the chance is for Thompson headi
- ▪Detroit doesn't need him to suddenly become a superstar-level scorer or transform into a primary shooter.
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By Anne Erickson0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Ausar Thompson has already established himself as one of the best young pieces on the Detroit Pistons' roster.Now, the next step is turning all of that defensive potential and energy into a more complete game.Thompson has never lacked things to like. His defense, hustle and rebounding give Detroit something valuable on the wing, and those qualities aren't going anywhere. He's really a gem.
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