Analysts pick a side in controversial Ausar Thompson debate

Nov 18, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) : Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesThe Detroit Pistons success up to this point of the season has come as a result of nearly every player raising their level of play.

Cade Cunningham is playing on an MVP-level, Jalen Duren deserves to be the frontrunner for the Most Improved Player award and Tobias Harris has been the veteran anchor the team has desperately needed him to be.

And that's not even including the contributions from the supporting cast of players like Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland II, Isaiah Stewart and several other key contributors.

However, one player arguably deserves more credit than…