Amen · Thompson's shine at the United States men's basketball Olympic training camp is reminiscent of LeBron · James in his youth.
This rookie of the Rockets used his performance to declare to the world: I want to be the next James!
You know, James is a 40-year-old "old man", but he is still the brightest star in the training camp.
This made Thompson stunned, and he thought, "Did this old man eat the elixir or drink the fountain of youth?" How can you be more alive than a young man like me? ＂
Thompson did his best in training camp, like a nimble monkey bouncing around the court.
His defense is nothing short of a moving wall that makes the old stars cry bitterly.
Many people are sighing: "Did this kid grow up in defensive soup since he was a child?" ＂
However, Thompson was not satisfied with that.
Like a curious baby, he stared at James' every move with wide eyes.
In particular, James's miraculous passing made Thompson fascinated.
He thought to himself, "If I can pass the ball like James, wouldn't I be the savior of the Rockets every minute?" ＂
Speaking of the Rockets, we have to mention Thompson's performance there.
This kid is really a treasure boy, 2.01 meters tall but can play point guard, he is simply a Transformer on the basketball court.
Last season, he averaged 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.26 steals and 0.7 blocks in 22.4 minutes per game.
As soon as this data came out, the other players on the Rocket team were dumbfounded, thinking, "Did this guy secretly eat Super Soldier Serum?" ＂
Although Thompson's three-point shooting rate is only 13.8%, he is not afraid of three-point shooting like Simmons · his own time.
Every game, Thompson would force himself to shoot a three-pointer, as if he were giving himself a shot of blood.
If he can practice the three-point shot well, then he still has it? I'm afraid even Wembanyama will have to look at him with admiration.
During the Rockets' 11-game winning streak, Thompson was like a chicken blood.
He scored more than 20 points in three games, including one against the Wizards, where he scored 25 points, 10 rebounds and two assists on 10-of-12 shooting.
This performance is simply using the opponent as a practice target.
The most impressive was his game against the Thunder.
Thompson seemed to have transformed into a superhero on the basketball court, scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists on 10-of-18 shooting, leading the team to victory.
This performance is simply shouting to Jalen · Green and Alperen · Shenjing: "Look at it, brothers, this is called the real core!" ＂
Thompson's performance made the Rockets' management start to have a headache.
They thought to themselves, "Did this kid take a stimulant?" How did you suddenly become so powerful? Green and Shen Jing were even more restless, for fear that their core position would not be guaranteed.
But Thompson doesn't care.
He has only one goal now, and that is to become the next James.
At training camp, he stared at James like a bug, eager to engrave every movement in his head.
"I've been watching how James gives assists as a big man guard," Thompson said.
This guy is 40 years old, but he's still the best player on the pitch.
I'm going to learn everything about him and then get ready for the Rockets to make the playoffs this season."
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Listen, it's like a showdown with the Rockets: "Guys, I'm going to be the boss of the team, are you ready?" ＂
I have to say that Thompson's ambition is really not small.
However, his performance was really eye-catching.
If he can really learn James's skills, then the Rockets can't take off?
Of course, becoming the next James is not an easy task.
It took James 20 years to become today's "little emperor".
If Thompson wants to reach this height, I'm afraid he will need to sweat more.
However, looking at Thompson's hard work in training camp, there is reason to believe that the future of this young man is bright.
Maybe one day, we can really see a "Rocket James" calling for wind and rain on the court.
At that time, I'm afraid that even James himself will sigh: "This kid can't be my long-lost son, right?" ＂
In short, Amen · Thompson, we have to remember the name.
Because he could very well be the next superstar in the NBA.
Let's wait and see if this young man can really become the next James and bring new glory to the Rockets!