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Nice! He played with Leonard at SDSU, he was pretty vital to the team's success. He's a very athletic guy, he's pretty damn fast for a PF and can run the floor very well.
http://twitter.com/#!/SpearsNBAYahoo...75155143602176
Spurs call up NBDL LA Defenders forward Malcolm Thomas, source says.
Nice! He played with Leonard at SDSU, he was pretty vital to the team's success. He's a very athletic guy, he's pretty damn fast for a PF and can run the floor very well.
Maybe Spurs didn't like what they saw form Diogu, which wouldn't at all a surprise, and they are trying a new PF.
Let's just hope it's not because Blair is injured.
He's also good friends with Kawhi, both high energy guys as well.
Nice article on him:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/...n-leonard-nba/
I wonder if he can take Diogu's spot on the roster?
Physically, Thomas has intriguing tools that mesh well with what he brought to the table on the college level. He's a bit undersized for a NBA power forward at just 6'8, but his 7'2 wingspan made him a menacing shot blocker at SDSU and allows him to play a bit taller than he's listed. While his 220 pound frame could still use additional muscle, Thomas is a good all-around athlete, running the floor well and looking exceptionally quick off his feet when pursuing rebounds.
Defensively, Thomas had extended stretches of promise. He had a number of big time blocked shots at the rim over the course of the week, and while he wasn't pursuing every shot he likely could have, he showed terrific timing. When he was playing on the weakside he showed a nose for the ball and a willingness to box out when pursuing rebounds. Couple that with the lateral quickness he showed defending the perimeter and it was tough not to come away impressed his defensive versatility.
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His twitter bg showcases classic Kawhi:
I forgot about Blair. I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs assign him to the Toros though. I wonder if them calling him up has anything to do with Kawhi, trying to make his transition to the NBA easier by bringing over a friend.
Another undersized big. Does the FO not ing learn?
Hope he can bring energy to the front line.
His twitter bg showcases classic Kawhi:
, does Leonard ever smiles ?
Last D-League season that he was with the D-Fenders, he averaged 14.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, and 2.7 blocks in 31 mpg. From Ridiculous Upside:
Malcolm Thomas has the tools and athleticism to be a contributor in the NBA but can he show he is a well-rounded basketball player and not just an athlete? Thomas put up a good showing in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, earning first team honors, which no doubt piqued the interest of a few scouts. Standing at 6'9", Thomas has an impressive 7-foot-2 wingspan, which helped him to his 7.0% block rate in 2010-11 while anchoring the 3rd most efficient defense in the nation.
If Thomas wants to fit into a NBA rotation, he will have to be committed to defense on a nightly basis, as this will be the only way he will be able to garner any minutes. This is his biggest strength though, coming out through a hunger to play defense, the basketball IQ of knowing when and where to rotate and the eagerness to box out and rebound.
It is easy to say at 6-foot-9 that Thomas is undersized to play defense in the NBA. However, Thomas currently is projected to be a fringe rotation player, meaning he will not be matched up against star players most likely but instead matched up against the likes Amir Johnson of Toronto or Matt Bonner of San Antonio. When facing these players, Thomas should be able to hold his own on the defensive end. He showed a passion for working on the defensive end and the knowledge of where to rotate along with the athletic ability to get to the right spot on the floor to play help defense.
This Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ sucks there's a reason lakers cut him.
Who can blame the young man after what he's been through.
He's 6'7.25 without shoes and around 6'9 with shoes which is a good height for a PF, weighs 225lbs and he's also very long. Thomas was a very good defender in college, people have also said he's a very versatile defender. His no step vert is 32.5 (very good), it's probably around 36 inches max which would help him block shots.
Prospect Watch: Showcase Edition
No. 11: Malcolm Thomas
Forward, L.A. D-Fenders
Thomas had quite the summer. After wrapping up at San Diego State University, he and current NBA player Kawhi Leonard helped to transform the Aztec program, he went (somewhat shockingly) undrafted. So, as a way to help heal that wound, signed for a hefty chunk of change with Korean club Mobis Phoebus, where he was set to make a reported $350,000. But an invite to Lakers camp brought him back Stateside, and the man who ended up second all-time on SDSU’s blocked shots list in only two years with the team could very well make the Showcase one giant coming-out party.
http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/pros...012_01_09.html
not very encouraging words if in the same category of fringe rotation players like bonner
Lakers don't know how to develop a player lol, they just buy and trade for their ships. Spurs on the other hand are the exact opposite.
Thomas could wind up being a solid 4th or 5th big or be with the Toros, at least the Spurs took a chance on him.
He should do well against Bonner type players?
Awaiting the Spurs waive Diogu in 3, 2,
Kawhi is not amused.His twitter bg showcases classic Kawhi:
Is this guy going to be the next Gani Lawal!?
Nope, Malik Hairston
Got a list of bigs you think they need to take a look at?
Spurs called him up something like an hour before his first D-League showcase game. I guess Spurs liked him and feared that after a good game another team would steal him from them. That's some smart move.
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