Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Oakland, CA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Ausar Thompson
18/09/2026
Ausar Thompson agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Detroit Pistons. The deal was reported in September 2026 and is set to keep him in Detroit for the foreseeable future after a strong defensive season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ausar Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons, selected 5th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. He is the twin brother of fellow NBA player Amen Thompson. Before joining the NBA, he dominated in Overtime Elite (OTE), winning two titles and earning OTE MVP and Finals MVP honors twice. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'7" |
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| Weight | 205 lbs |
Personal Life
| Ausar Thompson is the twin brother of Amen Thompson, who also plays in the NBA for the Houston Rockets. The brothers were raised in Oakland, California, before moving to Florida for high school. |
Family
| Twin Brother | Amen Thompson |
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Career
| High School | Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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| Professional Leagues | Overtime Elite (OTE) 2021-2023, NBA (Detroit Pistons) 2023-present |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest player in NBA history to record at least five blocks in debut (20 years, 269 days) | |
| 2. Part of Detroit Pistons' NBA-record 28 straight losses in 2023-24 season | |
| 3. Sidelined for the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to a blood clot diagnosed on March 20, 2024 | |
| 4. Cleared to return to full-contact play by the NBA's fitness-to-play panel on November 11, 2024, after an 8-month recovery |
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