When Rockets fans got their wish, Thompson soared. Now, he has an All-Defensive First Team selection to show for it. The 22-year-old averaged 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals ...

Houston Rockets second-year guard Amen Thompson made the NBA's all-defensive first team for the 2024-25 season, the league announced on Thursday. Thompson is the fifth player in Rockets franchise ...

Amen Thompson is a 2024-25 All-Defensive First Team honoree ... Thompson spearheaded an elite Rockets defense, posting a 110.3 rating, good for fifth in the NBA.

Amen Thompson is a 2024-25 All-Defensive First Team honoree A well-deserved honor for our guy in only his second NBA season. Congratulations, Twin!