Amen Thompson
#1PG · Houston Rockets
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 199 | 14.0 | 7.6 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 53.7% | 22.4% | 72.5% |
| 2025-26 | 68 | 18.0 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 52.3% | 22.6% | 77.5% |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 15.7 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 49.4% | 25.0% | 69.4% |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 9.5 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 53.6% | 13.8% | 68.4% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$21.9M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Amen Thompson's contract with the Houston Rockets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $11.0M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Amen's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Point Guards. At 23 years old, Amen is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Amen Thompson earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 199 career games, Amen has averaged 14.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Amen's strongest metric is FG% at 5371.8, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 14.0, below the Point Guard median of 15.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Amen ranks 24th in overall performance. Amen will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Houston Rockets.
Current Sentiment
Amen Thompson generates cautiously optimistic buzz despite modest C+ performance grades from evaluators. Recent clutch plays and rebounding dominance are earning media praise and fan appreciation for his development. Contract value appears reasonable at $11M annually, though production hasn't fully justified high draft expectations yet. Thompson's biggest narrative: can young talent sustain clutch performances and become reliable third star alongside Durant? Fans remain hopeful but guardedly optimistic, wanting consistent excellence before declaring him a franchise cornerstone long-term.
Transaction History
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