Amen Thompson

Thompson was a five-star recruit by ESPN who bypassed his senior high school year to play in the Overtime Elite. Last season, for City Reapers, he averaged 16.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 2.4 steals in 28.2 minutes. Thompson has been operating as a ballhandler and playmaker with wing size and elite athleticism. He plays best with spacers around him, as opponents often go under screens due to his rough shooting. Even with that being the case, Thompson's quickness and vertical leap help him blow past and rise over defenses with acrobatic finishes. When teams collapse, he finds the right man with an accurate pass. He's bothersome on defense and can beat his man to the spot, and he's shown good IQ in help situations. Thompson will likely need the ball in his hands to unlock his full potential, which could be All-Star level, but his role on Houston as a rookie is somewhat murky. The team brought in veteran point guard Fred VanVleet during the offseason, and Jalen Green figures to handle the ball plenty in the backcourt as well. The team doesn't hesitate to run action through Alperen Sengun in the post, either. The concern about Thompson playing off ball is that he can't shoot. His form is poor, and he even shot just 64.6 percent from the charity stripe in the OTE. He should still be able to do enough as a passer, rebounder and defender to make an impact in fantasy, but he figures to be better in points leagues.