As the fifth overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Ausar Thompson has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in the league.
With a multi-million-dollar rookie contract with the Detroit Pistons and a growing list of brand partnerships, Thompson is already making a name for himself financially.
Ausar Thompson’s NBA Contract and Salary
Thompson signed a four-year deal with them valued at $36,246,405, and all of it is guaranteed. Under this contract, the last two years will have a player option, and the player option for the season 2025-26 has been exercised.
- 2023–24: $7,977,480
- 2024–25: $8,376,000
- 2025-26: $8,775,000
- 2026-27: $11,117,925
Thompson’s Brand Endorsement Deals and Total Earnings
The NBA is not his only source of income; he has made several brand endorsement deals that play a huge part in making his net worth what it is today.
In 2023, he collaborated with Bose as a part of a joint campaign with Overtime, showing the daily lives and training routines of the Thompson twins — Ausar and his brother Amen — during their preparation for the NBA Draft. This announcement was made on Twitter in a video titled “Day in the Life of the Thompson Twins,” which provided fans with an inside look at the twins’ rigorous training and personal moments.
He and his brother have also collaborated with American Express in June 2023. Under this collaboration, both brothers wore a renowned fashion designer, Waraire Boswell, to craft custom double-breasted suits for their draft night appearances—Ausar in navy and Amen in cream.
Thompson’s partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings is part of his growing endorsement portfolio. His association with BWW began around the time of the 2023 NBA Draft. Caroline Burleson, Brand PR at Buffalo Wild Wings, highlighted the company’s involvement during the draft.
“This year, thanks to our incredible partners at Pepsi, we had the opportunity to fuel the big night for the Thompson Twins. Ausar and Amen were the talk of last night’s draft as back-to-back picks in the lottery,” Burleson said.
During the 2023 NBA Draft, Thompson entered into a brand partnership with Swiss luxury watchmakers Tissot. Under this collaboration, both brothers participated in various promotional activities leading up to the draft. During the draft, Tissot engaged draftees in a rapid-fire trivia game where players answered questions within 24 seconds, aligning with the NBA’s shot clock theme.
His estimated net worth is approximately $5 million, primarily derived from his NBA contract and early endorsement deals.
He has earned approximately $16.35 million in NBA salary. This includes $7.98 million from his rookie season (2023–24) and $8.38 million for the 2024–25 season. His earnings are part of a four-year, fully guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons, valued at $36.25 million.
