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Amen Thompson is the Rockets' REAL franchise player

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Os Trigonum, Jun 26, 2023.

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  1. MrButtocks

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    Defensively that comparison makes sense, but offensively Marion and Amen are very different. Overall, Amen is most similar to prime Ben Simmons. Simmons was a natural PG so a bit different in role, but he was a good rebounder, passer, all-defensive 1st team defender, and an elite finisher around the rim. And unfortunately he and Amen are both terrible shooters. People may not like that comparison because Simmons' career turned out badly, but in early years he was quite good.
     
    #2121 MrButtocks, Apr 2, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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    Amen is closer to Marion than Simmons when it comes to PG skills and handle though.
     
    #2122 Bobbythegreat, Apr 2, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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    Closer to Giannis actually

    Marion Career Avg 1.9 assists 1.5 TOs
    Amen Career Avg 4 assists 2 TOs
    Giannis Career Avg 5 assists 3 TOs
     
    #2123 bustamove, Apr 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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