The Houston Rockets believe in Amen Thompson's superstar potential. They should - he's already the best perimeter defender in basketball.
People are starting to notice. Thompson's defensive ability is becoming the stuff of legend. Yahoo Sports' Vince Goodwill had some bold words regarding Thompson.
"(He's) maybe, arguably the best perimeter defender in basketball"
-Vince Goodwill, Yahoo Sports
Goodwill is close to the truth. Thompson is the best perimeter defender in basketball:
No qualifiers are necessary.
Rockets' Amen Thompson can stop anybody
Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM) is not a perfect stat.