Tyrese Haliburton Humbled Aspiring Defensive Player of the Year in Brutal Reality Check, Admits 22YO Star Ausar Thompson relives the moment he knew he’d stepped into the NBA — ironically, it came with

So, how do you even define aura ? In the NBA, you see it in the swagger. Take Stephen Curry’s “Night, Night” celebration, where he casually tucks opponents to bed after a clutch play. Then there’s Russell Westbrook’s “Rock the Baby,” rocking his arms like a lullaby after dominating a matchup. And of course, LeBron James’ “Silencer,” where one big shot is enough to quiet the entire arena. Over the years, plenty of players have fallen victim to these signature moves, and rookie Ausar Thompson was no exception. He got a taste of it when Tyrese Haliburton hit him with one of his own victory celebrations.

The 22-year-old aspiring DPOY, Ausar Thompson, joined the NBA in 2023, getting picked 5th overall by the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-6 guard spent two seasons with Overtime Elite in Atl