CASTROL RISING STARS POSTGAME

February 14, 2025

Amen Thompson

Team M

Press Conference

Q. What NBA All-Star all time would you want to play one-on-one?

AMEN THOMPSON: All time one-on-one? Probably Jordan.

Q. Best nickname in the NBA?

AMEN THOMPSON: King James is the only one that comes to mind. Chosen One.

Q. Favorite WNBA player all time?

AMEN THOMPSON: All time, Maya Moore because I was a big Minnesota Lynx fan back in the day.

Q. Did Jalen Green say anything to you about your experience this weekend?

AMEN THOMPSON: No, he didn't tell me anything about his.

Q. What is the best thing about playing with him in practice? Obviously, he raises your game, you raise up his game, but beyond that is there anything he teaches you off the court?

AMEN THOMPSON: I feel like we have a lot of battles in practice. We have a lot of battles, I'm guarding him, he's guarding me.

Q. Are you rooting for anybody in the G League to make it to Sunday, or is it like, it's too fresh?

AMEN THOMPSON: I mean, yeah, I'm going for Reed to be honest.

Q. What did you think of the physicality down the stretch? Was it fun to play in that environment? They were kind of letting a lot of physical things go.

AMEN THOMPSON: I didn't experience it, but I saw it. I mean, no, I wish they could have called some more stuff because we would have won. No, I wish they would have called some stuff.

Q. What is the craziest thing a fan has had you sign?

AMEN THOMPSON: This one lady asked me to sign her kid.

Q. What body part?

AMEN THOMPSON: I just said no, I would not do that.

Q. What did you say before the game to your brother?

AMEN THOMPSON: I was just telling him I was going to throw some lobs, try to make it to Sunday.

Q. What are you going to say to him after the game?

AMEN THOMPSON: Good job, bro.