Ausar Thompson averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists for the Detroit Pistons in his rookie year while slashing 48/19/60 from the floor, three-point line, and free-throw line, respectively. I suppose that’s where this player preview for Ausar should really begin — those percentages. Because there’s more to be concerned about than just his paltry performance from deep.
For a player who attempted 66% of his shots from fewer than 10ft away from the hoop (317/480), 48% from the floor is too low. For reference, Isaiah Stewart shot 58% within 10 feet and Marvin Bagley III shot 62% from within 10 feet.