Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson had a challenging sophomore season, which was marred by injuries. His second year was shortened not only due to an injury-plagued campaign but also because of issues stemming from blood clots that had affected his first season.
Despite the setbacks, the Pistons president Trajan Langdon remains optimistic about Thompson’s future, particularly with the opportunity to have a full summer of training for the first time.
Langdon noted that Thompson’s growth, despite these obstacles, was impressive and that having a full offseason to train could make a significant difference in his development going forward.
“Ausar – it’s his second season and he had a shortened first season and a shortened second season because it didn’t start on time and he really didn’t have a summer, either, because of his blood clots. It’s exciting for us that he’ll have a full summer to train as a professional that he hasn’t had yet. To have the season he had without a full summer or training camp is incredible.”
Langdon’s optimism about Thompson’s potential signals the franchise’s belief that the young player can continue to evolve and become a key piece of the Pistons’ future.
Thompson has played 2 seasons for the Pistons. He has averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 122 regular-season games.
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