Jeff Teague names another current NBA star as he snubs Wembanyama in best defender claim

Speaking on the Club 520 podcast, Teague made a bold case for Ausar Thompson, who was also among the DPOY contenders alongside Chet Holmgren.

“He’s the best defender I literally ever seen, bro. I ain’t going to lie to you,” he began by saying (via NBA Courtside).

Teague then suggested Thompson’s limited offensive game makes his defensive value even more striking.

“Because he literally can’t do nothing on offense. Bro, you see the blocks, Tony Allen used to lock up, but this n—— be blocking s—.

“Like, TA and them, they weren’t doing that. They were playing good defense and s—, but they weren’t doing this, bro.”

According to SofaScore, Thompson has 22 blocks in the playoffs, the third-highest total so far. He also ranks sixth for rebounds.

Ausar Thompson’s offensive numbers remain modest

Teague’s point about Thompson’s limited offence is supported by the numbers, with his scoring impact still modest during the postseason.

He is averaging 8.3 points per game in the playoffs, slightly down from the 9.9 points he produced during the regular season.

His best postseason scoring night came in Game 3 defeat against the Magic, when he had 17 points. Since then, he has not scored more than 11.