OT: THABEET AMNESTIED.

bigballin05 · Post #81 » by **bigballin05** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:12 am

Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

CoolKids · Post #82 » by **CoolKids** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:13 am

bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

at thabeet being able to stay in a game for 36 minutes

Post #83 » by **GONYK** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:13 am

bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

There is no need to dig up random clips, or per 36 min numbers, or talk about his physical profile. Watch him for 5 mins and he just doesn't pass the eye test.

RutgersBJJ · Post #84 » by **RutgersBJJ** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:20 am

CoolKids wrote:
bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

at thabeet being able to stay in a game for 36 minutes

Yea, the one stat per 36 he didn't post is 6.8 fouls per 36 min in his career. Oops, and you can't even use his rookie year as an excuse, because he was just as bad last year.

spiggy718 · Post #85 » by **spiggy718** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:33 am

GONYK wrote:HE'S THE ANDY RAUTINS OF CENTERS

HA!

Throoow FlameZ · Post #86 » by **Throoow FlameZ** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:50 am

RutgersBJJ wrote:
CoolKids wrote:
bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

at thabeet being able to stay in a game for 36 minutes

Yea, the one stat per 36 he didn't post is 6.8 fouls per 36 min in his career. Oops, and you can't even use his rookie year as an excuse, because he was just as bad last year.

Perfect example of being paid for height and a what if.

Iman Shumpert · Post #87 » by **Iman Shumpert** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:03 am

RutgersBJJ wrote:Easiest bust to call of all-time.

Ron1 · Post #88 » by **Ron1** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:22 pm

Yes, now Miami can pick him up so Chandler can abuse him.

Post #89 » by **Thugger HBC** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:36 pm

bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

Thabeet is the prime reason why per 36 should not be used.

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #90 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:39 pm

Thabeet is horrible. He's a tree -- tall, immobile, and has no basketball skills.

Can't believe people actually thought he would pan out...lol. RutgersBJJ is 100% right -- "easiest bust to call of all-time."

Fat Kat · Post #91 » by **Fat Kat** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:57 pm

Iman Shumpert wrote:
RutgersBJJ wrote:Easiest bust to call of all-time.

MaseInYourFace · Post #92 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:04 pm

bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

He can never stay on the court. He is an awkward mess. He needs a ream to really invest the time with him. Most teams dont want to bother.

Jmonty580 · Post #93 » by **Jmonty580** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:31 pm

bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

I think its just become too easy to hate on this kid. Yes he's a project, yes he has sucked, but I also dont think he went to a team that wanted to invest ANYTHING in him. It was a bad situation, much like Darkos when he first came into the league. Get Thabeet on a team where someone is willing to teach him and at the very least he can learn to minimize fouls, block shots and rebonud. The guy can still be a solid back up center imo, if only someone put the time in to help him. I'd say he's worth a look for the knicks, but with Jordan on the team, and no solid bigmen coaches to work with him he'd be better off somewhere else.

Post #94 » by **GONYK** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:55 pm

Jmonty580 wrote:
bigballin05 wrote:Obviously there's way more to the story than this, but his Per 36 Minutes aren't THAT bad.

7.5 PTs
9.1 REBs
3.0 BLKs

Everyone knew when he was drafted, he was going to be a project, so at 24 I find it strange that it seems people have given up on him. His offensive basketball instincts are bad and I don't think that will ever change, but he is pretty athletic for a 7'-3" guy. The 15th man on a roster never sees the court anyways...why not take a chance on a guy who could come in a block some shots?

I think its just become too easy to hate on this kid. Yes he's a project, yes he has sucked, but I also dont think he went to a team that wanted to invest ANYTHING in him. It was a bad situation, much like Darkos when he first came into the league. Get Thabeet on a team where someone is willing to teach him and at the very least he can learn to minimize fouls, block shots and rebonud. The guy can still be a solid back up center imo, if only someone put the time in to help him. I'd say he's worth a look for the knicks, but with Jordan on the team, and no solid bigmen coaches to work with him he'd be better off somewhere else.

Lord Commander · Post #95 » by **Lord Commander** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:56 pm

RutgersBJJ wrote:Easiest bust to call of all-time.

That would be Yinka (AKA, "Strinka") Dare. May he rest in peace...

Edit: Just saw that Dare was drafted # 14, so yeah, Thabeet is the one to beat.

melo mvp 15 · Post #96 » by **melo mvp 15** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:57 pm

I actually don't see anything wrong with a minimum contract. That being said, even though he blows he'll actually get a bid because he's still young and massive and at least one cap space team will take him. Any team that takes him at this point would just be checking to see that Memphis and Houston weren't missing something, because it's not that often you don't take a chance on a young guy who is 7'3" even if it most certainly won't turn into anything productive.

Stannis · Post #97 » by **Stannis** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:34 pm

This guy does not need to be coached, he needs to have his brain checked.

Used to watch him with the Grizzlies and he made so many borderline ***** mistakes.

Him going to the D-League says enough.

GnarlesOakley · Post #98 » by **GnarlesOakley** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:48 pm

I still can't believe Memphis wasted a draft pick on Thabust.

As others have said, easiest bust to call of all time.

sol537 · Post #99 » by **sol537** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:01 pm

I'd give him a shot and hand him over to Chandler to work with. If anyone can help him reach closer to his potential, it would be Chandler.

TheToothFairy · Post #100 » by **TheToothFairy** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:38 pm

If we consider Jorts a PF then we should sign him as the 3rd string Center

Everybody was screaming for Kwame Brown who is a #1Bust and had like a 7pt 7reb season.

That said, I have not seen him play but 7'3 is huge, how bad is he compared to Aaron Gray?