Analysis: Amen Thompson’s change of position can pave way for perfect pairing with Alperen Sengun

Teams in any franchise sports are always looking to find players who can play together for a long period of time.

Therefore, it is no secret that a successful franchise always has an eye on bringing in players who are younger and can deliver the goods for the franchise.

Houston Rockets, all of a sudden, have two young players, both of the same age, who could become the face of the franchise for years to come.

Those are young center Alperen Sengun and forward Amen Thompson. Both players are 21 years old. Interestingly, both have been having a very different kind of season.

Sengun, who is currently drafted in the contingent as a center, is having a fabulous time averaging 21.2 points per game which is the best by any Rockets player this season. That’s not it as he is also contributing 9.4 rebounds and five assists per game as well.

On the other hand, Thompson, who is playing as a forward for the franchise, is averaging 7.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

While the Rockets would’ve been hoping that both players would play in the same lineup for a number of years, in current circumstances, it is looking highly impossible.

One way this can happen is if Thompson, who has not been great at shooting, becomes a guard and plays behind Sengun who has shown throughout the season that he has the talent to play even further forward on the court.