Bobcats Acquire Tyrus Thomas for Law, Murray +1st

[Eoghan]

Man, I'm just tired of Diaw bashing. Sure he's been struggling, he was our only damn PF. I hope now Boris can go back to play making and facilitating.

[boogydown]

What are the terms for this pick?

[Paydro70]

At least read the thread.

[BJ43]

So what do we want realistically from Thomas for the rest of the year? I am thinking:

30 mpg, 12 ppg, 7-8 rpg, 2+ bpg, 1.75 spg, 48% shooting and strong defense

I think that's a very fair and easily achievable target for TT

[BigSlam]

4. - CHARLOTTE - In search of the franchise's first playoff berth, the Bobcats were able to land a pair of frontcourt pieces in Chicago power forward Tyrus Thomas and San Antonio big man Theo Ratliff.

Charlotte got Thomas for guards Flip Murray, Acie Law and a future first round pick. The veteran Murray was giving Larry Brown some decent minutes off the bench but Law wasn't playing at all. Thomas, meanwhile, is a live body that can rebound, taking some of the pressure off Gerald Wallace.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/bobcat ... 57165.html

[BigSlam]

Flip looks funny playing without a head band.

[SportsWorld]

I like Flip he's playing pretty good although it seems like he's playing pretty nervous out there tonight. He takes a lot of shots but he's a nice fit with us.

[BigSlam]

I like Flip he's playing pretty good although it seems like he's playing pretty nervous out there tonight. He takes a lot of shots but he's a nice fit with us.

There's Good Flip and Bad Flip.

Good Flip will win you games by knocking down good shots, drawing fouls and getting to the line.
Bad Flip will lose you games by taking and continue taking bad shots, drawing fouls and missing free throws.

Problem is there is no Middle Flip and the difference between Good Flip and Bad Flip is too great.

[molepharmer]

I like Flip he's playing pretty good although it seems like he's playing pretty nervous out there tonight. He takes a lot of shots but he's a nice fit with us.

There's Good Flip and Bad Flip.

Good Flip will win you games by knocking down good shots, drawing fouls and getting to the line.
Bad Flip will lose you games by taking and continue taking bad shots, drawing fouls and missing free throws.

Problem is there is no Middle Flip and the difference between Good Flip and Bad Flip is too great.

Geez, that sounds a bit like Tyrus. You’ll get either a good or bad Tyrus; and a lot of times in the same game. Last night you saw some of what I refer to – a wild play or two along with some momentum changing type dunks and blocks.

I wish Tyrus well in Charlotte ‘cause despite his occasional knuckleheadness on the court he seems like a quality individual off. He’s very charitable and recently won a national Jefferson award for Outstanding Public Service.

[AAU Teammate]

TT seriously could not hurt a fly. His problems here have been from whininess and sensing entitlement. But he's not a bad dude by any stretch.

A new start could be exactly what he needs...but he has to completely decide to reinvent himself as an immensely talented hustle guy. He just isnt coordinated enough to do the things he envisions himself doing.

Under Flip's headband apparently was a funny shaped egghead. Hopefully he hits some big shots for us.

[BigSlam]

So what do we want realistically from Thomas for the rest of the year? I am thinking:

30 mpg, 12 ppg, 7-8 rpg, 2+ bpg, 1.75 spg, 48% shooting and strong defense

I think all of those stats are very optimistic. I doubt he is going to get 30mpg.

T2 has played 8 games with us now and although it's not a massive sample size, he is averaging:

27.41mpg, 13.6ppg, 8.3 pg, 2.9 bpg, 1.0spg, 53% shooting and showing strong defense.

Looks to me that someone owes someone else an apology. I tip my hat to you Mezotarkus. You were pretty much bang on with all of your projected numbers.

[ohara]

TT has proven to be better than most expected coming right into a new system for LB. Give him the rest of this season, and if we can keep him, he'll be solid next yr. We gotta find a way to keep him.

[freakon0mics]

Wow, Mezotarkus was pretty spot on with those stats.

[Mezotarkus]

Wow, Mezotarkus was pretty spot on with those stats.

[doc.end]

Well and if I am not mistaken he has career high FT% in that small sample with us too. With his numbers he looks like well free thow shooting Emeka with a head actually in a game - dunk non-allergic version.

[thruthefire]

24, 22, 28

As long as Augustin is playing well, LB will play him.

Flip who?