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Twin brothers make NBA draft history, pitting Pistons and Rockets against each other

  • The Thompson twins were selected with consecutive top-five picks, the highest-drafted brothers since 1976.
  • Amen Thompson will play for the Houston Rockets, while Ausar Thompson will suit up for the Detroit Pistons.
  • The brothers previously played together for two years in a professional league based in Atlanta.
  • Ausar Thompson has already started trash-talking his twin brother and the Rockets, expressing confidence the Pistons will "kill them."
  • Their parents expressed pride in their sons for achieving their dream of playing in the NBA.
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