And this is where I try to get excited about Tyrus Thomas

[ND22]

Okay, so I'm pretty over Tyrus Thomas. Yeah, he was a key piece on my NBA 2k11 dynasty team, but back in the real world he is the guy who got shoved into a locker by Paul Silas, and once stood next to a friend of mine while they both peed into urinals and yelled, "What up boy!" (True story). Basically, he is a headcase, and I want him gone.

Then I read this: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...a-rebound.html

Dunlap likes him so much he flew out to Baton Rouge once a week. He talks about focusing on his strengths. And on top of that, we learn stomach ulcers caused him to lose all that weight.

The point I'm making is maybe, just maybe, he becomes a positive for this team. I don't mean a 17 and 9 kind of guy, those dreams are over. But could he, at the very least, provide some sort of spark to where we can all feel slightly okay whenever he comes into the game?

I know these expectations won't come true, but seriously, I'm not asking much this time.

[StitchJones]

Maybe he can give us something, but I won't hold my breath.

[ammofan]

I'm still really rooting for him. I think he's going to have a surprising year.

[gm in training]

imma one of the biggest sessions,hendo, and tyrus advocates in world. i truly believe sessions is a top ten point guard because he does everything right, i think hendo is an all-star in the making , and last tyrus....i mention numerous times that tyrus just didn't look healthy or athletic last year . he ended the 10-11 season with a torn meniscus and began the 11-12 missing the first 3 weeks with an ulcer and he rushed back out of position(sf).u know something was wrong when tyrus dunks where getting blocked and he was taking games off for rest .

despite what everyone feels , i always felt tyrus was a top 15 defender who was a high volume shot-blocker,steals,and an good rebounder. the tyrus of old could block a dunk and be the first down the court (seen him do it multiple times with bulls) and last year he just looked lazy/exhausted.

imma be honest tyrus doesn't look 245, more like 225 but a healthy 225, thats still small but u cancel mismatches by creating a zone. i viewed tyrus like a 6'10 gerald wallace because tyrus was athletic but was blue collar player. with hendo,mkg, and tyrus in a zone i think gives us more steals ,fast breaks,and a fast/scrappy team..

i know everyone is like its only training camp but if kemba can play ok at best against d-league(summer lg) talent and mkg can score 32 against old college alums,then i can rave about tyrus actually playing against real nba players .basically im not saying he'll be an all-start but an healthy tyrus is definitely an nba stater.its funny how fast ppl can disregard being healthy is,its so wierd like athletes shouldn't feel pain . i cant wait till the season starts so that i can say i told ya so but i'll take the article as an quick reminder that i wasn't to far off .

[isguros]

14.2ppg 6.6rpg 1.4bpg sounds about right. maybe a bit too high, but you gotta keep your hopes up.

[CatNation1]

Tyrus on the fast break is the most painful thing to watch idk what Dunlap has been lookin at.

[superb1]

I'm still really rooting for him. I think he's going to have a surprising year.

i pray that he does, this maybe his last chance to keep his few Cats fans left. Felt somewhat bad for him last year trying to play thru a illness since I was going thru one myself. I hope playing for coach Dunlap brings it out of him. He played decent under LB and I look for him to do the same under Dunlap. Which other coach has he succeeded under.

[spectre]

I think Tyrus will respond well to Dunlap as he's doing the same that Larry Brown did; show him that he sincerely cares about him and let Tyrus know that the tough love he's getting will be as good for him as it will for the team.

[Plowright]

Did anyone read what he was saying on the media day bobcats chat? I found it still very immature and like nothing had changed, just the whole vibe he gave off when answering questions sounded like he didn't want to be there and was just doing it because he had to where as others seemed genuinely excited to be part of the bobcats and connect with the fans.

The transcript is below:

Tyrus are you back 100% yet? Do you still have your legs?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:13

TYRUS THOMAS:
Yes I am back and I do have my legs
Monday October 1, 2012 1:13

Bobcats 83:
I know last season didn't go your way last year. So what did you work on during the off season to improve your game?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:13


TYRUS THOMAS:
everything - i don't think that I needed to focus on one specific thing. i just wanted to improve all-around
Monday October 1, 2012 1:14

Levi5001:
Then my #12 jersey will be ordered, thanks sir
Monday October 1, 2012 1:14

Fred:
Hey Tyrus,Who is your best partner on team
Monday October 1, 2012 1:14


TYRUS THOMAS:
whoa
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15

jmad:
man i cant wait till you and ben gordon get reunited and can we get a hand shake like yall did in chicago.
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15


TYRUS THOMAS:
me either - we actually still do that
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15

Spain Cats:
What are yours goals this seassons?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15


TYRUS THOMAS:
I just want to have fun - win and have fun
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15

Milt:
You have always been seen as a player with a ton of potential. Are you ready to turn that potential into tangible product on the court?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15


TYRUS THOMAS:
yeah, sure
Monday October 1, 2012 1:16

rob:
playing with gordon again should be fun
Monday October 1, 2012 1:16

Adam:
do you feel that coach dunlap's style better meshes with your skill set?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:16

Spain Cats:
I like your new hair-style!
Monday October 1, 2012 1:16


TYRUS THOMAS:
i'm growing something special
Monday October 1, 2012 1:17

jmad:
i think you will surpise everyone this season go get them bro
Monday October 1, 2012 1:17

Levi5001:
Tyrus this is going to be you and Gerald's team this year what advice have you given MKG and Taylor?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:17


TYRUS THOMAS:
I haven't given them any yet
Monday October 1, 2012 1:18

Milt:
How do you like the new jerseys?

Monday October 1, 2012 1:18


TYRUS THOMAS:
they have a lot of spunk
I just feel that he has no passion to improve, to make up for last year or t really take himself seriously

[Wolfpackbobcat]

Milt:
You have always been seen as a player with a ton of potential. Are you ready to turn that potential into tangible product on the court?
Monday October 1, 2012 1:15


TYRUS THOMAS:
yeah, sure
Monday October 1, 2012 1:16


Thomas still looks anorexic and I just think that he is done and doesn't really care