kings better resign thornton....

[ParniValjak]

That would be awesome if I am wrong, but he hasn't really changed much since College. He's not the most effective w/o the ball, and when he has it he's not as much of a pass first PG as I would like him to be. He's more of a Dwane Wade type player. A guy that can handle the ball and dish out about 6-7 assists per game while scoring more than 20, but he wont ever be the traditional PG that people like to see always passing the ball before shooting it.

I hope he proves me wrong, but he is playing pretty much liek he has in college since coming into the NBA. Just at a better pace.

Anyone in their right might would NOT want Tyreke to be a pass first PG. His scoring ability is a weapon and that something that should be utilized to the maximum. He is not a selfish player. You never pair one of those guys with a ball dominant player such as a pass first PG. Take a look around and none of the players that have a similar game to Tyreke are paired with a pass first guard (except Roy and we all know what a struggle that has been).

I have my own reservations on how well Tyreke and Thornton would click as a full time starters but I think it has a lot more chance of working out than if we paired Tyreke with a ball dominant PG that needs the ball to get everyone else involved.

With better players around him and just growing, developing and building chemistry with his team would ensure that Tyreke is a 7-8 assist per game time player and you really don't need another creator out there.

 

[est.1999]

To say a player is "more like a Dwade type" and then be a little disappointed because he's not more of a pass first PG is mind blowing. Just take a hard look at what I just said.