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Ausar Thompson: Yeah, definitely. I would definitely participate in it. I would just need to practice some dunks over the summer. I think I could do some cool stuff. I haven’t worked on a dunk in like three years. But once I get that back down, I’m ready. I think Mac McClung is ridiculous when it comes to dunking. People were talking about the car dunk. I think his second dunk: … [Read more...] about
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Do you like Jalen Williams’ idea to have a perimeter DPOY and big DPOY? Ausar Thompson: I don’t like it. I like the idea of it, but I’m kind of an OG guy. I like how the awards are. But I wouldn’t be mad. I just think they need to factor in how much a perimeter defender really runs around. Because if they did that, I don’t think they would need to have two different awards. I … [Read more...] about
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Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better. I think I can be locked in at all times better. I want to be NBA Defensive Player of the Year. But it’s so hard with Wemby because he is going to get four blocks every game. It’s something … [Read more...] about Ausar Thompson: ‘I want to be NBA Defensive Player of the Year’
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Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better. I think I can be locked in at all times better. I want to be NBA Defensive Player of the Year. But it’s so hard with Wemby because he is going to get four blocks every game. It’s something … [Read more...] about Ausar Thompson: ‘I want to be NBA Defensive Player of the Year’
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Even before taking over as Pistons coach, Bickerstaff has always had a profound respect for Cunningham’s on-court talents. The appreciation has undoubtedly evolved since his arrival in July. But Cunningham’s compassionate character is what separates him from the other star players Bickerstaff has coached. “I’ve been around a lot of really good players, but watching Cade every … [Read more...] about