The 2023 NBA Summer League has been the subject of tremendous attention. After one of the most exciting NBA Drafts in recent history, fans caught their first glimpses of the players’ brilliance. With just a few days in, the NBA Summer League has produced some spectacular moments, one such coming from the No.4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Amen Thompson.

Thompson, 20, is already dubbed the “young LeBron James“ for his incredible athleticism and playmaking. After drawing comparisons with the all-time leading scorer of the NBA, Thompson delivered another reason for fans to be excited about his arrival in the league.

Amen Thompson’s brilliant pass leaves NBA fans awestruck

Amen Thompson has had a tremendous journey toward the NBA. Along with his brother Ausar, the 20-year-old caught the attention of fans on several occasions. Drawing comparisons to LeBron James who was dubbed ‘The Chosen One’ before being drafted is no joke.

With Amen drawing such high praise, it might seem like a difficult task to keep fans engaged in the narrative. However, his brilliant play in the NBA Summer League game reassured fans of his credibility.

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Thompson and the Houston Rockets took on the Portland Trail Blazers in their first matchup of the NBA 2K24 Summer League. In the 3rd quarter of the game, Thomspon made a terrific pass to Tari Eason which took the NBA world by storm.

Fans immediately took to Twitter to hail the 20-year-old for his extraordinary playmaking skills. Here are a few reactions:

Others appreciated Thompson for his play-making abilities.

With Thompson shining, a few Rockets’ fans were enraged by their spending spree despite talented players on their roster.

Meanwhile, some fans also gave the Rockets center Alperen Sengun some love.

While Thompson has made an immediate impact with his new franchise, can he turn Houston Rockets into NBA title contenders?

Thompson has a long road ahead

Although Thompson’s playmaking is being hailed by fans, his job is not finished. The No.4 pick will have a huge task of resurrecting the Rockets franchise which has been on a lottery pick spree for the past few years.

Thompson would look to bring the team back into playoff contention along with the young core of Houston. After signing Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks along with other players in the free agency market, the Rockets are in for an exciting season.

Will Thompson prove to the world he really is a “Young LeBron James“? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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