That twins play in the NBA is nothing new. And that they are drafted the same year either. On the other hand, Amen and Ausar Thompson became the first twins selected in the Top 5 of the Draft! At the same time, it is the second sibling to place two players in a Top 5, after Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, respectively selected in 2nd position in 2017 and in 3rd position in 2020.
“I think it’s pretty cool to be the first. It means a lot to my family,” said Amenchosen by the Rockets in 4th place. “Ausar and I were happy whichever was chosen first. But it means a lot to my family to see that all the hard work has paid off. The fact that we are the first twins to place in the top five in the same draft means a lot. »
Perhaps the craziest thing is that the two brothers follow each other in the Draft since Ausar was chosen in 5th position by the Pistons. Right after his brother. “It’s strange… and we never talked about this eventuality” continues Amen. “We had just talked about both making the top 10. I never really thought about it, but it’s cool that it happened like that. »
The success of the Overtime Elite
The person most proud of this double is their mother, Maya Wilson, present in the “Green Room”.
“There are no words to express how I feel. Seeing them called up is incredible. The world opens up to them. There is no limit. I’m very excited about what’s to come, and very, very happy. »
Their double selection is also a great spotlight on the Overtime Elite, this league which attracts high school students to prepare them for the Draft. The level is the opposite of a professional championship, but this Atlanta-based league manages the feat of placing two players in the Top 5!
