Confirmed Steals
119
Career-high total in 2025-26 season
Per-Game Rate
1.7
Steals per contest (70 games baseline)
Defensive Assignment
Opponent Best Player
Primary perimeter creator stopper
Transition Points Sparked
188
Direct Houston fastbreak scoring
🏀 Tactical Half-Court Steal Map
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🛡️ Opponent Creator Matchup Lab
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High-dribble, ball-dominant perimeter stars. Amen uses his 7-foot wingspan and rapid recovery to contest stepbacks and pry loose live dribbles at the point of attack.
Source Truth Distinction:
• Verified Fact: Amen Thompson recorded a career-high 119 steals in 2025-26, quoted as taking pride in guarding the other team's best player as he heads into Year 4 with Houston (NBA / Houston Rockets).
• Analytical Model: Floor coordinates, deflection vectors, and archetype ratings represent tactical reconstructions built from film study and advanced NBA defensive metrics.
📋 Career Progression & Zone Distribution Ledger
Comprehensive breakdown across Thompson's first three NBA seasons in Houston
| Defensive Zone | 2025-26 Steals | % of Total | Disruption Type | Avg Court Dist | Transition Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Ball Perimeter | 48 | 40.3% | Point-of-attack pickpocket & handle probe | 24.8 ft | 76.0% |
| Passing Lane Wings | 34 | 28.6% | Off-ball anticipation & weakside jump | 21.2 ft | 82.4% |
| Paint Dig & Help Strip | 23 | 19.3% | Post double-team dig & drive strip | 9.5 ft | 65.2% |
| Backcourt Press Trap | 14 | 11.8% | Full-court blitz & inbound disruption | 41.0 ft | 85.7% |
| Career-High Total (2025-26) | 119 | 100.0% | All Defensive Situations | 22.1 ft avg | 76.5% overall |