Amen Thompson

Imagine someone who can reach way, way up high! That's Amen Thompson. He's a professional basketball player, which means he plays basketball for a living. He plays for a team called the Houston Rockets in a big league called the NBA. Think of him as a superhero on the basketball court, leaping and scoring amazing points!

Amen didn't just wake up a star! He started playing basketball at a school called Pine Crest School. He was so good that everyone knew he was special. Instead of finishing his last year of high school, he joined a special program to play basketball even more. It's like he skipped a grade in basketball school because he was ready for the big leagues!

One of the coolest things about Amen is that he has a twin brother, Ausar Thompson, who also plays basketball! They are like two peas in a pod, but on the court, they are amazing athletes. Amen is known for his incredible speed and how high he can jump, almost like he has springs in his shoes!

When it was time for the NBA draft, it was a huge day for Amen. The draft is where the best young players get picked by NBA teams. Amen was chosen super early, as the 4th pick overall! That means the Houston Rockets really wanted him to join their team. It was a dream come true for him and his family!