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Ausar Thompson is an incredible defender (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by FlashSnoopy@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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I’m watching this pistons/bulls game. Ausar switched onto a red hot Zach Lavine (49 points) in the 4th and has put him in jail. Lavine had more turnovers than points after that point. I hope someone puts together a defensive highlight reel because this is one of the most impressive defensive performances I’ve seen by a rookie.

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[–] enjoime33@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Picked him up in fantasy and he has not disappointed yet. Looks so poised and some of the best BBIQ ive seen from a rookie.

[–] MazKhan@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I got him on my fantasy squad as well, picked him late in the draft and he's been awesome. Rebounding machine

[–] PrinceAlli@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Rebound magnet too

[–] Level_Ad_6372@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

After he got subbed in, he forced Lavine into a turnover, then a missed shot, drew a moving screen foul by defending Lavine 40 feet from the basket, then blocked his shot. Really helped seal the game for us

[–] HazelKittenDude@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So should the pistons trade ivey? Seems like a waste for a top 5 drafted player to be a bench player and for ivey to better reach his potential.

[–] agk927@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Would make zero sense to trade him

[–] Crystal-Ammunition@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Dude i need a highlight reel so bad. His defense was unbelievable to close out the game there.

[–] PumpkinHead555@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah, I was watching he’s amazing. Gonna be an extremely special player

[–] beverlyhillscop@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Hes already an elite on ball defender.

[–] RayCashhhh@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

He can guard at the point of attack, he can provide weakside rim protection. The kid is special, even if the jumper never comes, he's gonna be a star.

[–] KennySmithsKnees@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Amazing rebounder as well

[–] Michikid@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

watching him rebound is insane. he's so athletic and has crazy coordination/ball tracking skills. love this kid.

[–] GhostOfJiriWelsch@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Young guys don’t often have a feel for the game like this, he’s gonna be special

[–] f3939@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I was very impressed. I've seen very few players bother Lavine like that. Off the top of my head Tybulle, Jrue, and to a lesser extend Dort and Advija. Defensive superstar potential.

[–] Bigmoneygripper1914@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I was watching the game saying the exact same thing, glad somebody posted this. definitely need the highlight reel he had lavine clamped

[–] BetleyIsland36@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I somehow landed him at #7 in the rookie draft of my dynasty league this year and I'm so excited to see how well he's played this year. If he's able to find his shot he's going to be an ELITE player in no time