Amen Thompson was a versatile piece for the Houston Rockets during his rookie campaign. Thompson’s teammates expect the 6-foot-7 guard to emerge as a serious force in his second season.
"He actually looks bigger, faster, stronger, more confident, [more] under control," point guard Fred VanVleet said in his assessment of Thompson on Monday. "He definitely doesn’t look like a rookie anymore. We started to see that toward the end of the season last year. He looks poised to have another big year this year."
VanVleet’s praise for Thompson was echoed Monday by head coach Ime Udoka, who raved Thompson "checks every box" and can play "any position.