How the Thompson twins went from the East Bay to Overtime Elite to the NBA Draft

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Amen and Ausar Thompson spent childhood in San Leandro, are now projected lottery picks in the 2023 NBA draft

OAKLAND – Amen and Ausar Thompson are trailblazers: The 20-year-old twins enter NBA Draft week all but ordained to become the first players ever drafted from the Overtime Elite developmental league.

Richie trained the twins as preteens and he raved about their work ethic, a trait he said has remained unchanged even after the two moved to Florida before high school. Overtime Elite, often referred to as OTE, is a professional league for 16-20 year-olds who want to pursue a basketball career outside of the traditional high school-to-college route. The added benefit is a reported salary of at least $100,000, though the Thompsons’ figure is unknown.

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