"When I told Chris that Kenny was out here and we wanted to do some stuff, Chris' first reaction was that (Thomas) is one of the hardest dudes to keep out of the paint – ever. That was coming from Chris," said Braman, whose session took place at the fitness center of former Kings strength coach Al Biancani. "And when I was on the court watching Kenny and Chris, (Thomas') athleticism and his quickness and his first step (are) something to marvel at.