2025-26 Season
AMEN THOMPSON
2025-26 Season
AMEN THOMPSON
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 12 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 245 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Amen Thompson’s start to the 2025-26 campaign was defined by a chaotic tug-of-war between relentless downhill dominance and glaring perimeter limitations. When his outside shot betrayed him, the hidden costs were steep. During the 12/01 vs UTA matchup, he poured in 23 points, yet posted a -1.5 impact score because his 0-for-3 mark from deep allowed defenders to pack the paint and stall the broader offensive engine. Conversely, Thompson found ways to tilt the floor even when his scoring volume dipped. On 11/19 vs CLE, he managed just 12 points but generated a stellar +5.7 impact by suffocating opponents with relentless ball pressure and blowing up passing lanes. When he successfully married that defensive intensity with aggressive rim pressure, the results were devastating. He completely shattered the defense on 11/05 vs MEM, racking up 28 points and 10 rebounds to drive a massive +12.2 impact score. The raw athleticism is undeniable, but his ultimate value still hinges entirely on opposing defenses actually respecting his jump shot.
Amen Thompson’s second quarter of the season was defined by a chaotic tug-of-war between his elite athletic gifts and his reckless decision-making. When he attacked with purpose, he was utterly unguardable, as seen on 12/05 vs PHX when his relentless downhill pressure and finishing through contact generated a massive +13.0 impact score. Yet, that brilliant aggression frequently morphed into sheer stubbornness. During a brutal 12/06 vs DAL outing, forced drives into heavy traffic yielded just 7 points and dragged him down to a disastrous -13.9 impact mark. Even when his offensive rhythm completely vanished, Thompson still found ways to tilt the floor. On 01/15 vs OKC, he shot a miserable 4-for-16 from the field, but elite defensive disruption and hustle plays salvaged a +2.2 impact score despite his wild, out-of-control drives. He remains a spectacular transition terror, but his ultimate value depends on learning when to stop crashing into congested paint areas.
This twenty-game stretch was a volatile tug-of-war between Amen Thompson's overwhelming physical gifts and his glaring lack of perimeter gravity. When defenders dared him to shoot, the results were often disastrous, perfectly illustrated on 02/28 vs MIA. Despite stuffing the box score with 20 points and 11 rebounds, he posted a dismal -8.1 impact score because he stubbornly forced contested shots inside and finished inefficiently. Yet, Thompson remains a singular talent capable of tilting the floor without needing to score. During the 01/29 vs ATL matchup, he managed just nine points but still generated a +4.4 impact by unleashing pure chaos as a defensive disruptor. By early March, he finally found the perfect formula for his downhill aggression against sagging coverages. He absolutely terrorized the restricted area on 03/06 vs POR, pouring in 26 points on near-perfect 11-of-12 shooting to register a staggering +22.5 impact score.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Thompson posts positive impact in 91% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~6 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 71% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Thompson consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Slight upward trend. First-half impact: +11.9, second-half: +13.8. Modest improvement — possibly settling into a rhythm.
Hot right now — 24 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 24 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 74 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
80 games played
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