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Amen Thompson named to All-Defensive First Team

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., May 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM.

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  1. Rokman

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    Congrats Amen! Here's to DPOY next year!
     
    #21 Rokman, May 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
  2. Damion Laverne

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    Great defensive team despite only two Rockets receiving votes for the all-defense teams.

    Sky is the limit for Amen!!
     
    #22 Damion Laverne, May 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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    The price of that extension just went up.
     
    #23 opticon, May 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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    Congrats! Well deserved, he is our franchise player. My fav Rocket since Hakeem.
     
    #24 RB713, May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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  5. RB713

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    he’s getting max no matter what.
     
    #25 RB713, May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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    #26 jordnnnn, May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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  7. BigMaloe

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    first of many
     
    #27 BigMaloe, May 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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    Been watching NBA for about 30 years now, and he's one of the best defenders I've seen.
     
    #28 xaos, May 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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    Wow did not expect it to be honest given how young he is and they tend to give away these places to names and based on reputation (Kobe). Congratulations!!
     
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    Amazing and well deserved. In only his 2nd year.

    Maybe some might not fully realize how special this is. The only other NBA player to get NBA All-Defensive First Team in just their 2nd year was Tim Duncan. Rodman was 3rd year. Kawhi was 4th year.

    Timmy is often in the mix when people try to list the top ten NBA defenders of all time. And us old Houston-proud Rockets fans know darn well who is often cited as the best NBA defender of all time...Hakeem Olajuwon. Amen is the best defender we’ve seen in Rockets Red since THE DREAM!

    Kid is special. Bright future for the Rockets with this young star on our team.
     
    #30 cdrive, May 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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  11. xaos

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    Just out of curiosity where do you get that?

    I also saw something like that here, but it said 7th (1st or 2nd yr)

     
    #31 xaos, May 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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  12. Aruba77

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    We’ve got a special one. Sengun with his first All Star game in his 4th season and Amen with his first All-Defensive team selection in just his 2nd season. They’re both only 22. Hold onto these guys; go out and find the pieces around them. The future is bright.
     
    #32 Aruba77, May 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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    Trade value is immaculate right now.

    Sorry had to say it :D
     
    #33 htownrox1, May 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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    #34 J.R., May 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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    Already a defensive star. Just needs to finish developing his jump shot and polish up his handles and baby, we got a superstar on our hands.

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    #35 OremLK, May 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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    Didn't Wemby make the 1st team last season as a rook?
     
    #36 OremLK, May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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  17. xaos

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    Yup and would've made it this year if he qualified (didn't make the 65-game threshold)
     
    #37 xaos, May 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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  18. MrButtocks

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    Wemby made the all-defensive first team as a rookie and Evan Mobley made it as a sophomore. It's a special achievement but not quite as rare recently as you might think.
     
    #38 MrButtocks, May 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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    Ok, awesome....now let's trade him for Giannis!

    j/k
     
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  20. RB713

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    Sky’s the limit for him. Love how well mannered he is with a twist of 80s-90s villain - I don’t give a fukkk mood.
     
    #40 RB713, May 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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