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Shocking statistical profile shows Rockets' Amen Thompson experiment is failing

The Houston Rockets have been trying to make Amen Thompson a point guard in 2025-26. It isn't working.

Is that harsh? Sure. Is it fair? The numbers suggest so. Bball Index is a website that assigns players grades in specific areas by attempting to "use every publicly available statistic to describe specific skills that a player has". Their metrics do not shine on Thompson's on-ball performance this year:

In fact, they're utterly bleak.

Rockets' Amen Thompson is struggling on-ball

Avert your eyes if you're squeamish.

You probably shouldn't be used as a Shot Creator if your One on One report card looks like this pic.