As did Oakland natives Amen and Ausar Thompson, now playing for the Houston ... But more than Lewis catching fire was the aesthetic of it all. How he was always ready to shoot.

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Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson is having a breakout campaign, earning a spot in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend. Thompson — who was the No. 5 overall pick by the Pistons ...

In the midst of his second NBA season, Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson got to partake in his first All-Star weekend.

Ausar Thompson: Yeah, definitely. I would definitely participate in it. I would just need to practice some dunks over the summer. I think I could do some cool stuff. I haven’t worked on a dunk ...

The defensive improvement really started in earnest when Ausar Thompson was inserted into the starting lineup, as the Pistons have been a top-5 defense since the beginning of January and have ...

Ausar Thompson has put together his best stretch of performances over the last eight games. But is it a sign that the Pistons ...

Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better.

San Francisco — NBA All-Star Weekend gave Detroit Pistons second-year forward Ausar Thompson a chance to return home to the Bay Area. Enjoying a double-cheeseburger with no onions and tomatoes ...

CHICAGO — Finding the right key can open doors and for the Detroit Pistons, Ausar Thompson’s maturation is unlocking their offense at the right time. One of the most sought-after draft picks ...

The incident took place during the game when Amen attempted an acrobatic behind-the-head lob pass to Ausar, expecting his twin to finish the play. Instead, Ausar failed to complete the dunk ...