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Amen Thompson's $208M Gamble | Houston Rockets News
Amen Thompson just signed a jaw-dropping five-year, $208 million extension with the Houston Rockets — averaging over $41 million annually — but NBA vet Joe Johnson dropped a hard truth: Thompson’s shooting is still a glaring weakness. With opposing teams sagging off him to exploit that flaw, the Rockets’ offense suffers, limiting space for stars like Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun. Yet Thompson’s defensive prowess and flashes of brilliance — even stepping into point guard duties — make him a cornerstone in Houston’s future. The team, including Kevin Durant, believes in him big time. Now it’s…
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