Ausar Thompson had a difficult season after missing the early schedule recovering from blood clots, but his performance in the playoffs should have Detroit Pistons fans excited.
Thompson’s growth may be the single most important factor for the Pistons next season, as he is already an elite defender and could propel himself into the All-Star conversation if he can improve on offense.
That’s why Zach Lowe named Thompson his “most intriguing player” for next season on a recent episode of “The Zach Lowe Show.”
Fans have talked a lot about Ausar’s growth as a playmaker and shooter, which would obviously be nice, but Thompson’s playoff performance against the Knicks gave us a glimpse of other ways he can help the offense next season.