Tyrus Thomas

[hasoos]

There has been a lot of discussion about the backup PF position lately, with names from The Birdman, to others like Collison and Brandon Bass being thrown around. Today it appears the Bulls are also shopping Tyrus Thomas. IMO, if you are going to consider a guy like the birdman, then you also need to consider Tyrus Thomas. They are very similar players, but I view Thomas as more talented offensivly, while a guy like the Birdman is better at shot blocking, but not by much. Thoughts?

 

[BClutch]

Doesn't seem like a bad move, but I'm not terribly familiar with him. Does he have any off the court issues?

 

[hasoos]

Doesn't seem like a bad move, but I'm not terribly familiar with him. Does he have any off the court issues?

Not that I know of. Anybody else know?

 

[Wheels]

havent heard of off the court issues.. he's just kind of like Outlaw in terms of IQ... but I would love Thomas instead of Birdman

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'd like to put together a package to get Hinrich and Thomas here.

Thomas is a long way away from doing anything in the league, but he would be a nice hustle guy off the bench that has a bit of nasty in him. Hinrich is a big upgrade though, and it could end up paying huge if Thomas realizes his potential.

 

[cdub503]

blake outlaw frye? im struggling to think

 

[Tince]

He's going to want a healthy pay day, and I don't think he's worth anything over the mid-level. Plus he probably won't be happy as a backup playing 10 minutes a game.

 

[hasoos]

havent heard of off the court issues.. he's just kind of like Outlaw in terms of IQ... but I would love Thomas instead of Birdman

I saw some signs that Tyrus is starting to progress some this year. I just don't know if he brings enough "banger" to the table. He seems to rebound well, block shots, defend. He can finish. But he has no range. To be honest, I am sick of the backup PF being a jump shootin guy. The backup PF should live in the paint, not out by the 3 point line.

 

[andalusian]

The real question with TT is - will he be happy being a backup guy? He sure seems like he considers himself more than that - and he did have some (small) attitude issues during his rookie year, at least (slam dunk only for the money).

TT is a very nice guy to have a role-player. The real question is - can he be more and will he be motivated if this is his designated spot?

 

[Tince]

I saw some signs that Tyrus is starting to progress some this year. I just don't know if he brings enough "banger" to the table. He seems to rebound well, block shots, defend. He can finish. But he has no range. To be honest, I am sick of the backup PF being a jump shootin guy. The backup PF should live in the paint, not out by the 3 point line.

He did improve, that's why he's not going to sign for cheap or for a long-term contract when he knows he won't play much as all.

We need to go after a guy who will be content as a backup.

 

[BlazerWookee]

There has been a lot of discussion about the backup PF position lately, with names from The Birdman, to others like Collison and Brandon Bass being thrown around. Today it appears the Bulls are also shopping Tyrus Thomas. IMO, if you are going to consider a guy like the birdman, then you also need to consider Tyrus Thomas. They are very similar players, but I view Thomas as more talented offensivly, while a guy like the Birdman is better at shot blocking, but not by much. Thoughts?

Intellectually, Tyrus Thomas makes Ruben Patterson look like Stephen Freaking Hawking.

 

[hasoos]

Intellectually, Tyrus Thomas makes Ruben Patterson look like Stephen Freaking Hawking.

Hmmm are you sure? Remember when Patterson got busted for dumping his trash in somebody else's dumpster? Patterson was an IQ vacuum.

 

[hasoos]

He did improve, that's why he's not going to sign for cheap or for a long-term contract when he knows he won't play much as all.

We need to go after a guy who will be content as a backup.

Yea that is interesting you bring that up. I was watching an interview with Brandon Bass this week, and he said he wanted to stay in Dallas, but he wanted to start. Ok Brandon, I am sure they will sit down Dirk Nowitzki so you can start.......... It just makes me wonder how much of it is talk, and how much of it is just trying to get a fatter contract by stating you are starter quality.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

He'd be great as LaMarcus' backup.

That's what he is, IMO, but a very good backup.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Intellectually, Tyrus Thomas makes Ruben Patterson look like Stephen Freaking Hawking.

 

[Tince]

He'd be great as LaMarcus' backup.

That's what he is, IMO, but a very good backup.

I don't think he would agree with your opinion, and he would have to sign on to that deal.

 

[mook]

Still amazed that we got LaMarcus for him and Viktor Khryapa.

 

[Wheels]

I saw some signs that Tyrus is starting to progress some this year. I just don't know if he brings enough "banger" to the table. He seems to rebound well, block shots, defend. He can finish. But he has no range. To be honest, I am sick of the backup PF being a jump shootin guy. The backup PF should live in the paint, not out by the 3 point line.

exactly, Birdman without the past.

 

[Wheels]

I think Thomas would be good for Backup 4 minutes and spot backup 5 minutes if (god forbid) Joel were to ever play anywhere else.

 

[cdub503]

Only thing is birdman is happy as a backup where as it seems TT is not

 

[EPIC FAIL GILDERHUS]

I think Thomas would be good for Backup 4 minutes and spot backup 5 minutes if (god forbid) Joel were to ever play anywhere else.[/QUOTE]

minus 1 for your blasphemy

 

[BTOWN_HUSTLA]

he might have ego problems, he had some pre-draft attitude i believe.

 

[Wheels]

I think Thomas would be good for Backup 4 minutes and spot backup 5 minutes if (god forbid) Joel were to ever play anywhere else.[/QUOTE]

minus 1 for your blasphemy

I know I felt bad saying it.. but Joel still could get another big contract.. I think after the end of next year.. if Greg starts panning out, maybe Joel thinks he should go elsewhere to get that contract. (I hope not though)

 

[mook]

Anyway, I'd rather go with someone a little more proven. Thomas reminds me of Channing Frye a year ago. Not in terms of playing style, but in that he's a young, unproven power forward with the "upside" label and not much in the way of accomplishment.

I'd rather fill out that spot with a more proven player who you can rely on in the playoffs to give you a quality 15 minutes when Aldridge needs a break. I'm more interested in a middle-aged Robert Horry type, than I am a younger Channing Frye type. Thomas has played in 17 playoff games, averaged 7 points, 4.5 boards and 41% shooting. (To his credit, he did average 3 blocks/game in the playoffs this year.)

If we want to roll the dice in the playoffs next year on whether our backup 4 will be good or not, we might as well just keep Outlaw and/or Frye.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I don't think he would agree with your opinion, and he would have to sign on to that deal.

That's quite a stretch. I'm not altogether sure that TT is capable of signing anything. I heard he misspelled "X" on his tax return...

 

[andalusian]

Please - Thomas might not be the smartest apple in the barrel - but he just can not be stupider than the nanny stopper...

If anything, Thomas makes Ruben look like Stephen Hawking athletically...

 

[hasoos]

Please - Thomas might not be the smartest apple in the barrel - but he just can not be stupider than the nanny stopper...

If anything, Thomas makes Ruben look like Stephen Hawking athletically...

That would be sweet if Thomas started doing all of his press conferences talking through a voice modulator...

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I never thought about this. Having a birdman type of big, like Tyrus, is just what we need off the bench.

However, in the article it says Chicago is looking to package Tyrus for a big ugrade at PF or Center.

If they move Noah to PF, that's an upgrade, IMO. So would we trade Przybilla? I think KP would slap me for such a thought.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

So would we trade Przybilla? I think KP would slap me for such a thought.

Don't forget me, I would slap you too.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Don't forget me, I would slap you too.

As would I.