Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | San Leandro, California, USA |
Latest News about Amen Thompson
Amen Thompson scored a career-high 41 points for the Houston Rockets in a 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The performance came as the Rockets were preparing for the playoffs and marked a major offensive breakthrough for the young guard-forward.
Thompson was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for January 2025 after averaging 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks while anchoring the Rockets' defense. This award recognized his elite defensive skills and consistency throughout the month.
Amen Thompson scored a career-high 33 points against the Boston Celtics on January 27, 2025, leading the Houston Rockets in a high-scoring matchup. The performance highlighted his growing offensive impact as a second-year player in the NBA.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ameiz XLNC Thompson |
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| Nickname | Amen |
| Ethnicity | Jamaican-American (via father) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'7" |
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| Weight | 209 lbs |
| Position | Guard/Forward |
| Shoe Size | 15 US |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family
| Parents | Troy Thompson, Maya Wilson |
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| Twin Brother | Ausar Thompson |
| Older Brother | Troy Jr. |
| Siblings | Ausar Thompson (twin), Troy Jr. (older) |
Career
| High School | Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (state champion 2020-21) |
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| Alternative Path | Overtime Elite (2021-23, All-OTE First Team 2023, league title) |
| NBA Draft | 4th overall pick by Houston Rockets, 2023 |
| NBA Debut | October 25, 2023 |
| Achievements |
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| Current Team | Houston Rockets |
| Contract | 2-year, $18.06 million (signed July 2023) |
| Rookie Stats | 9.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.3 spg (2023-24) |
| Notable Record | First brothers in NBA history selected in top 5 of the same draft (with twin Ausar) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First brothers in NBA history selected in top 5 of the same draft (with Ausar) | |
| 2. From Oakland/San Leandro, CA origins; family moved to Florida | |
| 3. Buzzer-beater in OTE Finals | |
| 4. Career-high 33 points vs. Boston Celtics on January 27, 2025 | |
| 5. Twin brother Ausar also plays in the NBA | |
| 6. Family has Jamaican heritage through father Troy Thompson |