Thomas or Shareef
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He is. But Shareef is on another level completely. Shareef has the ability to dominate a game from the low post. He also showed in the first preseason game he is very good at creating for his teamates around the basket.
When I used to watch Shareef play I would always marvel at how he would get the basket with so much contact, and a filled up lane in front of him. I am really excited about what Shareef can bring to the table. He also demands a double team which is something we lost with the Webber trade.
I would have to agree with Brick though. I think Bonzi may be the key for us.
When I used to watch Shareef play I would always marvel at how he would get the basket with so much contact, and a filled up lane in front of him. I am really excited about what Shareef can bring to the table. He also demands a double team which is something we lost with the Webber trade.
I would have to agree with Brick though. I think Bonzi may be the key for us.
) wasn't in comparision to Shareef, or anyone.
I don't think Kenny had any problems coming off the bench. And he better not, because it looks like he might be doing that come the regular season. Hopefully by the 5th preseason game or so Rick Adelman has an idea of what he is going to do. That way Reef and Kenny can get better used to their roles, whatever they may be.
I only got to see the one game last night, and in that one yes and no. I really liked what he brought, and it was definitely what we needed. He was big on the glass, posted up, drew double teams, passed willingly...all good. But did he key the team as some sort of x factor? Maybe not so much, at least not yet. He was kind of doing his thing, but not sure anybody was really following him. In particular on defense I didn't notice him much. Still, I was encouraged.
Bonzi's been around so there really are no major surprises to his game, but its still nice to see him actually bringing those things out on the court for us. Just be a question of whether that stuff can bleed over to his teammats or not. In my opinion at least, I really think we need a Christie-like figure who not only plays hard himself, but inspires his teammates to do so too. Bonzi seems like one of the last pesonalities you would pick to do that, but he's got the game if he keeps his head on straight. He'll compete.
Bonzi's been around so there really are no major surprises to his game, but its still nice to see him actually bringing those things out on the court for us. Just be a question of whether that stuff can bleed over to his teammats or not. In my opinion at least, I really think we need a Christie-like figure who not only plays hard himself, but inspires his teammates to do so too. Bonzi seems like one of the last pesonalities you would pick to do that, but he's got the game if he keeps his head on straight. He'll compete.
If keeps talking about not starting or becomes inconsistent, yeah. Which I don't see happening.
Regardless of Kenny's talkings so far, I never thought and don't think it's a question of who'll be starting at PF. Even when we didn't have Reef, I knew it wouldn't be KT. Nothing against him, I really like him.
Regardless of Kenny's talkings so far, I never thought and don't think it's a question of who'll be starting at PF. Even when we didn't have Reef, I knew it wouldn't be KT. Nothing against him, I really like him.
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The question isn't should we trade him exactly. It's more like who would take him, especially with that contract?
IF Kenny can adapt and come off the bench with a decent attitude, he can be a great help to this year's team. His fate is really in his own hands. He has to realize he's not going to be the starting PF this year. He can posturize about it in the media OR he can adapt and be a true spark off the bench. He has a lot to offer in that capacity.
It's not about the name on the back. KT needs to realize that how significant a part he plays in this year's successes will depend on his willingness to remember that.
GO KINGS!!!
IF Kenny can adapt and come off the bench with a decent attitude, he can be a great help to this year's team. His fate is really in his own hands. He has to realize he's not going to be the starting PF this year. He can posturize about it in the media OR he can adapt and be a true spark off the bench. He has a lot to offer in that capacity.
It's not about the name on the back. KT needs to realize that how significant a part he plays in this year's successes will depend on his willingness to remember that.
GO KINGS!!!
He's started 40+ times 4 seasons in his career. 43 times last year with the Sixers, and 72 and 28 (trade from Houston on 28) seasons before in Philly.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kenny_thomas/index.html
But, I think Kenny'll be fine and good coming off the bench for us.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/kenny_thomas/index.html
But, I think Kenny'll be fine and good coming off the bench for us.
I really think that KT will come to grips coming off the bench. I don't think we should trade him though because he is a good rebounder even with his size. He also causes a lot of problems to teams trying to guard him because he is so quick. I also want to say that I saw the game last night and it didn't look anything like he was pouting. He actually looked alright. He just wasn't making shots but neither was peja. He did have a great assist to Francisco towards the end of the game.