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Niyo: Ausar Thompson’s true value for Pistons easy to miss
Detroit — When you do a little bit of everything, it’s sometimes difficult for others to see how much you’ve done.
Especially when what you do best seems so effortless, at times.
But if that’s part of the challenge for Ausar Thompson at this stage of his NBA career, it’s also going to test his coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, as the Pistons continue their rapid ascent as NBA title contenders this season.
ESPN analyst questions Pistons’ stance on Ausar Thompson with extension call looming
The Pistons have big financial decisions to make this summer with extensions for both Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson. They’ve already made some moves to open salary space for the two. Duren has established himself as an All-Star and valuable two-way player who will be a franchise cornerstone for years to come. But ESPN analyst Tim Bontemps recently questioned Ausar’s extension amidst his offensive flaws.
In the loss to the Spurs, Thompson’s offensive limitations really stood out. He provides virtually no spacing and his athletic scoring package was neutralized by San Antonio’s otherworldly interior defense. He was also benched for nearly the entire second half, a decision that was likely more related to defensive breakdowns than his offense.
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Ausar Thompson (right) filled up the stat sheet again Wednesday night along with All-Star teammate Jalen Duren (right).
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DETROIT — After every Detroit Pistons game, no matter the outcome, Ausar Thompson’s routine is consistent.
You can catch him in his uniform, shoes usually still laced, wristband still on, watching film. The Little Caesars Arena locker room attendants don’t have to question who will be the last Piston to leave. Earlier this season, Cade Cunningham advised Thompson not to spend the night there. Though Cunningham made the comment in jest, part of him was serious.
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