Thompson brothers are expected to play for Jamaica! They may join forces with Powell in the future and more reinforcement goals are revealed

On May 26, according to the Jamaica Observer reporter Daniel Black, Rockets player Amen Thompson and Pistons player Osar Thompson may represent Jamaica in the FIBA ​​event and may even play in the Summer Olympics. Black said the brothers have started the citizenship application process and are eligible for applying because their father Troy is from Jamaica.

Amen Thompson was selected for the Best Defensive Team this season. He has become one of the representatives of the league's most athletic players. Amen averaged 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game in the regular season, and averaged 15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in the playoffs. In a previous interview, Amen said that he hoped to wear the Jamaica men's basketball jersey and believed that such an opportunity was of great significance.

Osal ​​Thompson overcomes the health problems of blood clots and has also secured the starting position at the Pistons - this season's Pistons are one of the most progressive teams in NBA history. Osal averaged 10.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks per game in the regular season, and 11.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per game in the playoffs.

Daniel Black added that Jamaica is vigorously upgrading its basketball program, and Clippers guard Norman Powell has promised to participate in the 2027 FIBA ​​World Cup qualifiers held this summer. Black said that other Jamaica men's basketball team's goalkeeper includes Suns center Nick Richards, Pistons' inside Isaiah Stewart and Timberwolves forward Josh Minnot.