Amen Thompson's clutch shot against the Boston Celtics on January 27, 2025, sparked an over-the-top reaction, with some fans labeling him the "future" of the NBA. Let's pump the brakes. That one play had people losing their minds, but it doesn't change the bigger picture. Despite the hype, Thompson's game has significant limitations and flaws. After that Boston game, he disappeared from the spotlight for nearly a month, struggling on both ends of the court in February. His defensive prowess, which earned him the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for January 2025, notably waned. In February, his defensive rating dropped to 115.3 (compared to 108.4 in January), and his steals per game decreased from 1.8 to 1.2. On offense, his scoring average fell from 14.5 points per game in January to 11.3 in February, with his field goal percentage dropping from 52.4% to 45.1%. Comparatively, Jalen Green, in his first two seasons, had more clutch possessions and conversions than Thompson. Green recorded 24 games with 30+ points in his first two years (8 in 2021-22, 16 in 2022-23), while Thompson has only one (33 points vs. Boston). Yet, Green's career trajectory has been uneven, suggesting caution in overvaluing single moments. I'm not going to stan Amen knowing his game is limited and flawed, especially after this game where he struggled to maintain consistency. Later in the season, after dominating Stephen Curry in a series of games (e.g., March 15, 2025, where he held Curry to 22 points on 8-20 shooting), Thompson struggled in the playoffs where it counted most. In the first round against the Golden State Warriors, his scoring average dropped to 10.4 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 38.5%, a stark contrast to his regular season averages. The excitement around Thompson's play is fun conversation but that one standout moment does not define a player's potential or consistency, especially when contrasted with Green's more extensive but mixed track record. Nothing suggests that Amen Thompson will be a two-way superstar. I think his limitations are very clear. However, intangibly, I can see his work ethic and athleticism contributing heavily to a winning team, just like we saw this year. His effort and defensive impact, even if inconsistent at time, will play a role in a successful roster.
Honestly if it were up to me this would be a bannable offense Account less than a year old and posting unmarked AI slop as though it's your own writing You get an F OP, come see me after class
It's ****ing weird man, what is wrong with these people using AI for everything? If I wanted to talk to a computer all day I'd play a video game, it has way better graphics.
It's funny, I don't even look to the offensive end when getting giddy over Amen's ascension to greatness which is around the corner.
Most likely a burner account from Stephen A or Mathloom. Has a dig at Amen while putting the limelight back on Jalen.
so let me see if I follow…. This idiot goes on ChatGPT and asks it to formulate an argument against Amen Thompson being good? I think I also saw thread where he replied to himself five or six times.
Not to call your intelligence into question, fellow old guy, but I think the point of posting the dog pic was to see what bots responded. Looks like he succeeded. Unless, of course, there's a new disease called canine colafoot and those responses are from real accounts.
