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BigSm00th
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3/7/2002  5:47 PM
For the past few days I've been wondering, is Kurt Thomas better at center? If you look at his numbers, he certainly is. Last year in the 1st round of the playoffs when he had to play for Camby at center, I remember him doing remarkably better, I remember one game he put up 20+ points and 12 boards. Since Camby has gone down, it has once again looked like he has improved. I'll try to find numbers to prove it but I'm pretty sure he plays better downlow. He also defends centers better.
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3/7/2002  6:25 PM
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3/7/2002  6:30 PM
Thomas sizes in at about 6-8 1/2, 230lbs. That alone tells you he is not right for the center position. His numbers have increased because he's the only big man the Knicks go to when Camby isn't in the line-up. I think Thomas is a fair starter, but an excellent 6th man and he would be best backing up, say for instance, Camby and Ming.
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3/8/2002  1:28 AM
Thomas is a good starter... if he has someone to draw defenses away so he can sneak around with that midrange jumper. He does very well when Houston/Spree penetrate, so he can pop the J and/or cut in for the rebound. But when Camby's in the game, he has to post while Camby does the cutting and the bulk of the rebounding.
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