Detroit Pistons: 3 takeaways from the first two Summer League games

Ausur Thompson is the right complementary piece needed in Detroit

Ausur Thompson has been everything advertised and more, as he has stuffed the stat sheet. He has the ability to score yet impacts the game in so many other ways. His versatility will be a much bigger asset once he’s playing with the regular season roster, although Thompson hasn’t wasted any time making his presence felt on both ends of the court.

Defensively Ausur has been disruptive to say the least, averaging two steals and a astonishing 2.5 blocks per game. He’s one of those rare players who understands how to use his athleticism on both ends of the floor. He can defend 1-3 with ease, pestering opponents on the ball, with excellent awareness for help side rim protection. As a rookie he’s already shown what made him the fifth pick in the draft, a defensive minded Swiss Army knife.

Offensively he can play off ball making him a perfect fit with the Detroit Pistons’ young guards. Thompson’s a good cutter who’ll thrive with Cade Cunningham’s ability to pass the basketball. He’s averaging 9.5 points 8.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in his first two Summer League games. Meshing with his teammates shouldn’t be difficult there’s nothing he can’t do on the court. Detroit Pistons fans get ready, there will be a new fan favorite this year at Little Caesars Arena.

He’s going to make life a lot easier for his teammates, as he’s a willing passer with the ball in his hands. Expect him to snag rebounds and push the pace, creating easy opportunities for guys in transition. He’s your  prototypical two-way wing threat, a double figure scorer who will take the toughest assignment defensively every night. It’s obvious after just two Summer League games Troy Weaver didn’t miss, he may have struck gold adding Ausar Thompson to this restoration.