The Houston Rockets saw immense potential in Amen Thompson last year, but he's been less consistent in 2025-26. Against the Kings on Wednesday, he reminded the world who he was.
Even saying that Thompson is having a poor season feels odd. He's averaging 17.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. The points and assists are career highs.
Is the poor season in the room with us?
Yet, something has been missing. Thompson's Box Plus/Minus (BPM) has plummeted from 4.1 to 1.0. That's a colossal drop. It has felt like Thompson has been struggling to adjust to his increased ball-handling responsibilities.