The Pistons are using the preseason to do a lot of experimentation on both sides of the ball. One such offensive example has been using Ausar Thompson as a point guard. He’s often gotten opportunities to handle the ball more, including in last night’s game against the Bucks, but it’s becoming more and more obvious that he’s not yet ready to take on this role full time.
Ausar Thompson is not a natural point guard
Thompson has shown impressive ball-handling and playmaking in spurts last season. He even had some highlight plays against the Knicks that came from tight dribble moves.