Amen Thompson records career highs in minutes and production for Rockets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Amen Thompson established himself as a central figure for the Houston Rockets over the course of the previous NBA season. The 23-year-old guard led the entire league in total minutes played while recording career-best figures across several categories. Statistics show Thompson averaged 18.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game during his campaign. Beyond his scoring and playmaking, he maintained a high level of defensive activity, ranking fourth in the league for loose ball recoveries. Thompson was originally selected by Houston with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He continues to see an expanded role within the team's rotation as he enters his development phase with the franchise.
- •Amen Thompson led all NBA players in total minutes played last season.
- •He averaged career highs of 18.3 points and 5.3 assists per game.
- •Thompson finished the season with 1.5 steals per game.
- •He ranked fourth in the NBA for loose ball recoveries.
- •The Rockets selected Thompson fourth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.
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