June 25th 2023.
The Thompson Twins have made NBA Draft history as they became the No. 4 and No. 5 picks for the 2023 Draft. Amen Thompson, a point guard, was selected by the Houston Rockets while his twin brother Ausar was chosen by the Detroit Pistons as a power forward.
They have become the highest ranking twins to be drafted together, beating Marcus and Markieff Morris' record as the No. 13 and No. 14 picks of the 2011 draft.
The twins have taken an unusual route to the NBA, as they chose to forgo college and play for the Overtime Elite, a professional league for 16 to 20-year-olds in Atlanta. During their two-year contract, the brothers played on the City Reapers team and won the championship. Ausar was also named regular season MVP and Finals MVP for both seasons at the league, and won every MVP award offered at Overtime Elite.
The Thompson Twins have never been apart throughout their basketball journey, but will now have to compete against each other as they play for different cities in the upcoming season. Their mother proudly shared their success on Twitter, and Robert Griffin III shared a two-minute recap of their journey to the NBA.
The Thompson Twins have achieved their hoop dreams and made NBA Draft History. They have already exceeded expectations and are highly anticipated to change the game in the upcoming season.
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