Pistons' Thompson Extension: A $155M Bet on a Rising Star The Detroit Pistons have signed Ausar Thompson to a five year, $155 million contract extension.
This deal makes Thompson one of the highest paid players in the league, with an average annual salary of approximately $31 million.
Thompson's impressive statistics and defensive credentials, including leading the league in steals per game (2. 0) and ranking third in Defensive Player of the Year voting, have made him a valuable asset to the Pistons.