Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson

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Team	Rockets
Position	Point guard
Height / weight	2.01 m / 96 kg
Born	30 Jan 2003 (23 years)
Nationality	United States
Number	1

Amen Thompson is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association, drafted in 2023 in the first round by the [[Houston Rockets].

Player Profile and Personal Life

Ameiz XLNC "Amen" Thompson was born on January 30, 2003, in Oakland, California in the United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 91 kg. He is right-handed, and he is a guard and a small forward.

His parents are Troy Thompson and Maya Wilson. He is the twin brother of Ausar Thompson who also plays in the NBA.

High School and OTE Career

He attended Pine Crest High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2021, he started playing for Overtime Elite, founded by Dan Porter and Zack Weiner.

In 2023, he helped lead the City Reapers to the OTE Championships. In January 2023, he was named the OTE Player of the Week.

Professional Career

He turned pro in 2023 when he was selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, chosen by the Houston Rockets. He was one pick ahead of his twin brother Ausar.

Thompson made his NBA debut with the Rockets in 2023 in a game against the Orlando Magic.