Thompson Twins Shine in Their NBA Playoff Debuts

HOUSTON, Texas — The Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar, have made history as the first identical twins to be drafted in the top five of the NBA draft. As they step onto the court for their playoff debuts, both players are proving to be key contributors for their respective teams in the postseason.

At 22 years old, Amen Thompson was selected fourth overall by the Houston Rockets, while his brother Ausar was picked fifth by the Detroit Pistons. Their extraordinary journey began in Oakland, California, where they grew up competing against each other. Amen noted that their family instilled a sense of competitiveness, with their father, Troy, pushing them to excel in sports from a young age.

During a recent team-bonding event at the Rockets’ new training facility, Amen shared his personal story, highlighting the support system provided by his family. “They taught us to dream big,” he said. “It’s incredible to see it all come to life.” Houston coach Ime Udoka praised the twins’ competitive spirit, “They’ve always been pushed to be the best, and it shows.”

Both brothers find themselves in pivotal roles for their teams this postseason. The Rockets are tied in their playoff series, with Amen aiming to help secure a victory in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. Ausar, meanwhile, helped lead the Pistons to break a 15-game playoff losing streak and is looking to push his team further into the playoffs.

Ausar expressed excitement about competing against his brother in the playoffs. “It’s super cool to be in this together,” he said. “We always talked about winning a championship. Now it feels like it’s within reach.” Amen added, “I want to see him in the Finals, but I want to win. I know who that’s going to be.”

As they compete on the biggest stage in basketball, both Amen and Ausar are living out their childhood dreams, showcasing their talent and determination. With their families cheering them on, the Thompson twins are ready to make an impact in the 2025 NBA playoffs.