Amen Thompson’s Defensive Rise | Houston Rockets News

Forget the usual big men who dominate with blocks and rim protection—Amen Thompson, Houston’s six-foot-seven wing, is rewriting the script. With elite length, athleticism, and the rare ability to guard every position on the floor, he’s already a two-time All-Defensive First Teamer. Last season, forced into playmaking duties when VanVleet was sidelined, Thompson thrived defensively despite the extra load. Now that VanVleet’s back, Thompson can focus purely on his game-changing defense—and fans are already seeing the results. If he stays locked in all season, Thompson isn’t just a contender for All-Defense—he’s poised to win Defensive Player of the Year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d661bcb300f73a0