A 20-5 start to the season is just about as good as anyone could have hoped for from this Detroit Pistons team. They've utterly dominated their competition, and Ausar Thompson's defensive expertise has been one of the more underrated reasons why.
The third-year wing has proven that he's unquestionably one of the best point-of-attack defenders in the entire NBA this season. As his offensive game continues developing, he remains a defensive stalwart that makes life extremely frustrating for anyone who has the misfortune to be matched up with him. Ultimately, Ausar's impact is the kind of element that will give the Pistons a major boost in the playoffs, and make them a true threat to win the East.