Ethan Thompson is a guard for the Indiana Pacers, wearing number 15 and serving as a depth piece in the backcourt rotation. Standing 6'5" and 195 lbs, Thompson brings size to the guard position. He played collegiately at Oregon State and represents Puerto Rico internationally. His birthdate of May 4, 1999 puts him in his mid-twenties, an age range where role players typically settle into defined NBA functions.
Through 33 games this season, Thompson is averaging 5.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 18.4 minutes per game, profiling as a low-usage reserve. The shooting numbers are a significant concern, with a 28.8% field goal percentage, 21.0% from three, and a notably low 26.3% from the free throw line, indicating he has not found consistent offensive efficiency at this level. His plus/minus of -0.6 is roughly neutral, and modest steal (0.6) and block (0.2) averages reflect a limited defensive footprint. For bettors, Thompson's prop profile is narrow given his restricted role and low scoring floor. Points props set near or below his 5.8 average carry real under value given the shooting inefficiency, and his assist and rebound totals are modest enough that low-set lines on those categories warrant attention when he draws spot starts or extended run due to injuries elsewhere on the roster.
