Amen Thompson just signed a massive five-year, $208 million extension with the Houston Rockets back in September. You’d think the first thing he’d snag would be a new ride, maybe a mansion with a built-in court, right? Nope. This dude went straight for Uber Eats!
The “$208 Million” Fruit Cup Order
Seriously, when asked what he bought first after that jaw-dropping deal, Thompson, smiling, admitted, “Probably some Uber Eats.” And it gets even better. He recounted the order: “I get ChopShop. I try to eat kinda healthy. So I get original ChopShop and I get the fruit cup… it’s so boring, don’t order it.” Dude, “boring”? We’re talking about a healthy fruit cup from Original ChopShop, a health-food joint with locations stretching from Arizona to Texas and Georgia. After landing a contract worth over two hundred million dollars, his first move was to keep it simple and healthy. What a legend!
Why Houston Is Betting Big on Healthy Bowls
Now, why should we care about Thompson’s healthy food choices? Because the Rockets are absolutely stoked about it. Houston relied heavily on this guy last season, and they are counting on that continued health. The 23-year-old guard appeared in a ridiculous 79 games, logging 37.4 minutes per game. That was second in the entire league, only behind Tyrese Maxey! Think about that workload. And Thompson didn’t just show up for those minutes; he put in work, setting career highs with 18.3 points per game and 5.3 assists per game. All while staying elite on the defensive end. So yeah, if keeping that kind of player on the court means he’s crushing “boring” fruit bowls, you bet nobody on the Rockets is complaining. They’re probably sending him gift certificates to ChopShop!
Thompson’s commitment to taking care of his body, even with a massive payday, speaks volumes. His performance last season showed exactly why Houston shelled out that $208 million. He’s a tireless worker on both ends of the floor, and those healthy habits are clearly a huge part of his game. We can definitely expect the Rockets to keep leaning on him, and frankly, who wouldn’t want a 23-year-old superstar focused on longevity?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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