2025-26 Season Recap - Ethan Thompson

Height: 6-4
Age: 26
Years Pro: 5
College: Oregon State
Acquired: Signed two-way contract with Pacers on Dec. 1, 2025

Ethan Thompson solidified himself as one of the G League’s top scorers during his fifth professional season. He began the year with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, appearing in eight games, before signing a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 1, 2025.

In 16 total games this season, Thompson posted career-high averages in points (26.9), rebounds (6.3), assists (6.1), steals (1.4), field-goal percentage (46.4), three-point field-goal percentage (45.0), and free-throw percentage (85.1). His stellar play earned him his second appearance in the NBA G League Next Up Game presented by AT&T during NBA All-Star Weekend, while also being selected to compete in the three-point contest.

During his time with the Boom, Thompson averaged 26.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.8 assists across eight games (five starts), while shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 52.8 percent from three-point range. He scored in double figures in all eight games, including three 30-point performances and two contests with nine made three-pointers. His nine made threes tied a franchise record for most in a single game, and he finished the regular season leading the league in three-point shooting percentage (52.8).

Notable Performances (w/Boom):
36 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds at Windy City (1/11/26)
34 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals vs. Birmingham (2/1/26)
31 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals at Osceola (2/4/26)

Season Stats (w/Boom):
Games Played: 8
Points: 215 (26.9 per game)
Rebounds: 55 (6.9 per game)
Assists: 46 (5.8 per game)
Field Goal Percentage: 47.8 (66-of-138)
Three-Point Percentage: 52.8 (38-of-72)
Free Throw Percentage: 91.2 (31-of-34)

Game Highs (w/Boom):
Points: 36, at Windy City (1/11/26)
Rebounds: 10, at Osceola (2/4/26)
Assists: 9 (2x), last at Osceola (2/4/26)
Steals: 3, vs. Birmingham (2/1/26)
Blocks: 1 (2x), last vs. Delaware (1/18/26)
Field Goals Made: 12, at Windy City (1/11/26)
Three-Points Field Goals Made: 9 (2x), last vs. Birmingham (2/1/26)
Minutes Played: 39 (2x), last at Wisconsin (1/22/26)