Fansided · Mar 20
Ausar Thompson has three weeks to develop huge playoff weapon for Pistons
Mar 19, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talks with guard Ausar Thompson (9) : Brad Mills-Imagn Images | Brad Mills-Imagn ImagesWith Cade Cunningham out for an indefinite period with a collapsed lung, the Pistons will need someone to step into the role of playmaker, and Ausar Thompson will have a chance to seize that role.
The Pistons did it as a group last night, with Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert and Marcus Sasser combining for 16 assists in their best Cade Cunningham by committee impersonation.