“Hustle as hard as possible, always“—that was the final lesson on the Thompson twins’ mental checklist. At just nine years old, they had already committed to a relentless work ethic. Since then, their rigorous training regimen has propelled them toward becoming elite NBA players. Amen Thompson, the elder twin has become an invaluable part of Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets.

Only in his second season, Thompson has blasted toward reaching his potential. Yet at the same time, his ceiling is still exponentially high and keeps rising. The 22-year-old plays with great maturity. There’s no hunger to show himself on the stat sheet. But the impact he projects game after has impressed more than just his teammates.

LeBron James expressed the Thompson twins to be anomalies. And everyone is curious as to what makes them so special. But for now, as that lofty claim continues to prevail, let’s take a look at Amen Thompson’s contract and life outside the court.

Amen Thompson NBA contract

In a class that included the undisputed number-pick, Victor Wembanyama, Ausar, and Amen Thompson both had the GM’s minds scrambling. They weren’t just atomic athletes, but players that impacted winning. The twins played in the Overtime Elite tournament after graduating high school a year early.

Before making it to the NBA, they led the City Reaper to the championship. It was Ausar who won MVP, but both twins set the stage on fire. And NBA executives kept a close watch.

They were touted to be top-five picks. And with the fourth selection in the draft, the Houston Rockets banked on Amen Thompson to become their point-of-attack defender. That came with a hefty reward. The franchise rewarded Thompson with a four-year $40 million rookie scale extension.

He will earn $9.249 million during his second season in the NBA. Father Troy Thompson knew it was the right fit for his son. Aside from sharing a relationship with Rafael Stone, the Rockets GM, he also thought Ime Udoka would be an integral influence. “That’s a voice he will listen to, learn from and thrive under,” he told the Houston Chronicle.

And he has provided the Rockets with a bang for their buck. Amen Thompson is a juggernaut on both sides of the floor, charging through with his athleticism and relentless spirit. The Rockets have become one of the best defensive teams in the league, with Thompson being one of the pillars behind it.

Udoka, in particular, has swooned, calling Thompson “one of the best defenders in the league”. The Rockets HC loves how he can push the pace and guard multiple positions with his 6’7″ frame and 7-foot wingspan. The Rockets recognized the potential too. The franchise has already taken up his club option for next season, which will likely be the case for his fourth year when Thompson is slated to earn $12.2 million.

Amen Thompson endorsements

For a rising star like Amen Thompson, one would think several brands would want to be connected with the sophomore. That was true off the bat. Once he became a rookie, Nike came to sign him right away. Thompson signed a shoe deal with him alongside his twin brother and 11 other top rookies from the class.

But aside from that, Thompson doesn’t have any other endorsement deals as such. It is quite surprising. At the same time, his career trajectory is only just taking off. In the years to follow, Amen Thompson is bound to grow into a marketable star given how vital he has been to the Rockets this season.

It’s only the beginning of his stellar rise.