Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates

Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates

Author: ThreeFourTwo Productions | Wondery September 4, 2025 Duration: 46:34
In this episode, we sit down with NBA rising stars Amen and Ausar Thompson as they share their insane NBA journey. From dominating at Overtime Elite to being drafted into the league by the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets, the twins open up about their rigorous training, adapting to the grind of the NBA, and their unique bond as brothers on rival teams. Taped at the stunning NBPA Sanctuary retreat in Andalusia, Spain, this conversation dives into their Oakland roots, their competitive drive, and what fuels their passion for basketball. Whether you’re a die-hard hoops fan or simply love behind-the-scenes stories from the league, this episode is for you. Don’t miss their take on playing against icons like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, plus their incredible insights into defending elite players like Steph Curry. Subscribe now to stay updated on all things NBA, get the latest player highlights, and hear from the game’s biggest stars on The Young Man and The Three! 🏀🌟 Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today and use our promo code YOUNGMAN.GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of BootHill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/22/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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