Amen talks about joining forces with Durant: One of the greatest players and scorers in history makes me much easier

On July 19, Rockets player Amen Thompson talked about the topic of joining forces with Durant for the first time in an interview. He looks forward to the joining of KD to bring immediate results to the Rockets in the 2025-26 season.

"He will make my game a lot easier," said Amen Thompson. "He is one of the greatest players in history and one of the top scorers."

2.01 meters tall Thompson has top athleticism. He talked about the defensive attention Durant attracted as a scorer on the court and will create more opportunities for himself without the ball.

When asked about the fusion of the two's playing style, Thompson said: "I will definitely pass the ball to him frequently. The opponent will double-team him, so I will take the opportunity to cut from the bottom line."

But perhaps the more important tacit understanding will be cultivated off-field. "I heard that his professional attitude is different," said Thompson, 22, who commented on his new teammate at the age of 36. "I think my professional attitude is also very special. I think it would be interesting to combine the two." Last season's regular season, Amen Thompson played 69 games, averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks, and was selected for the best defensive team. Durant played in 62 games, averaging 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, shooting percentage of 52.7% and three-point shooting percentage of 43%.

The outside world generally believes that a healthy Durant can greatly improve the Rockets' offensive problems, especially the scoring problems at critical moments. Last season, the Rockets ranked 13th in the league in offensive efficiency, and ranked 18th in the league in offensive efficiency at critical moments. In the playoffs, their offensive efficiency at critical moments ranked 11th among 16 teams.

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