The biggest question hanging over the Detroit Pistons is who will emerge as the second All-Star level player next to Cade Cunningham, and so far, the answer has been Ausar Thompson.
It’s too early to anoint Ausar after three games, but he’s been unbelievable on both sides of the ball so far this season, even with his shaky jump shot.
Thompson has averaged 17 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game (with just one turnover) while shooting nearly 53 percent from the field.
He’s far more aggressive on the offensive end than he was last season and is averaging nearly five more shot attempts per game.