Bad News for Bobcats: Tyrus Thomas is now a WANTED MAN!!!

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

No, they lost because the Bobcats had a RETARDED GAME STRATEGY.

Before the Series began, I said, if the Bobcats come out trying to **DOUBLE** Dwight Howard they will get destroyed.

On the first play of the Series, Felton left Jameer Nelson to double Dwight Howard, and Nelson knocked down a three pointer, and the rest is history.

The Bobcats never focused more on the 3-point line, instead of Howard, even with him in foul trouble every game. They never adjusted to the 3-point line, they even kept talking about Dwight Howard before other games, even though he wasn't playing.

It's like they didn't believe that the other players could be winning the series without Howard doing anything.

Yes, Felton got torched. So did Boris Diaw. So did whoever was guarding Pietrus when he was in the game.

I ripped them all during the Finals, including Larry Brown, because the problem wasn't Jameer Nelson, or Dwight Howard, or Rashard Lewis...THE PROBLEM WAS THE BOBCATS' STRATEGY of focusing more attention on Howard than he deserved.

If they would have had an Al Jefferson, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE MADE THE FATAL ERROR AT THE ONSET OF GAME ONE OF DOUBLING HOWARD.

Felton would have stayed home on the first play, Nelson wouldn't have been wide open for a 3 pointer or anything else, because the players wouldn't have been distracted by the fact that Howard even existed, and that alone would have changed the series.

It wasn't the "POINT GUARD" that decided that series. It was the Bobcats as a team worried about what Howard MIGHT DO to them, even though he ended up doing nothing.

With a Jefferson, they never would have been, and that alone would have changed the Series.

Thanks for playing along, now stop looking at everything only on the SURFACE and learn to see the underlying issues that really cause the problems.

It was them believing that they had NO ONE who could match Howard one on one.

When Minnesota played Orlando this year Jefferson gave up 25 points and 19 rebounds. I don't think that is what the Bobcats want. But hey if you wanna suck A.L.J.'s dick then be my guest.

[EC123]

When Minnesota played Orlando this year Jefferson gave up 25 points and 19 rebounds. I don't think that is what the Bobcats want. But hey if you wanna suck A.L.J.'s dick then be my guest.

And yet Jefferson had a respectable 18 and 13, which is technically, "holding his own," which is all I've ever said he'd need to be able to do one on one. Anyone with a brain knows that Howard had to "pay attention to" Jefferson. If the Timberwolves had other players worth anything, they would have benefited from that fact. The Bobcats slashing players could.

Look clueless wonder, The Bobcats *ARE NOT* the Timberwolves.

It's not all about Jefferson. I'm discussing the effect of an Al Jefferson and his consistent 18 and 10 on THE BOBCATS, not on a pathetic Timberwolves team with nothing else but him.

You act like all other things between the Bobcats and the Timberwolves are equal where you can make a baseline assessment.

You all really need to see things in the proper perspective and quit focusing on meaningless issues.

If the Bobcats knew that they could get 18 and 13 out of an inside guy against Dwight Howard's 24 and 19, they'd have taken it. They still wouldn't have doubled Howard. They definitely wouldn't have been unreasonably concerned about him.

Besides, the Timberwolves lost that game because Reddick and Anderson, two of the three white guys off of the Magic's bench, burned Wayne Ellington and Kevin Love for a combined 33 points (14 and 19, respectively).

Like I said earlier, "NUMBERS" alone never tell the whole story. 24 and 19 for Howard is less important in a 9 point loss than 33 points from two bench players, alone.

Do you all EVER see the bigger picture? Are you even capable of doing so?

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

And yet Jefferson had a respectable 18 and 13, which is technically, "holding his own," which is all I've ever said he'd need to be able to do one on one. Anyone with a brain knows that Howard had to "pay attention to" Jefferson. If the Timberwolves had other players worth anything, they would have benefited from that fact. The Bobcats slashing players could.

Look clueless wonder, The Bobcats *ARE NOT* the Timberwolves.

It's not all about Jefferson, idiot. I'm discussing the effect of an Al Jefferson and his consistent 18 and 10 on THE BOBCATS, not on a pathetic Timberwolves team with nothing else but him.

You act like all other things between the Bobcats and the Timberwolves are equal where you can make a baseline assessment.

You all really need to see things in the proper perspective and quit focusing on meaningless issues.

If the Bobcats knew that they could get 18 and 13 out of an inside guy against Dwight Howard's 24 and 19, they'd have taken it. They still wouldn't have doubled Howard. They definitely wouldn't have been unreasonably concerned about him.

Besides, the Timberwolves lost that game because Reddick and Anderson, two of the three white guys off of the Magic's bench, burned Wayne Ellington and Kevin Love for a combined 33 points (14 and 19, respectively).

Like I said earlier, "NUMBERS" alone never tell the whole story. 24 and 19 for Howard is less important in a 9 point loss than 33 points from two bench players, alone.

Do you all EVER see the bigger picture? Are you even capable of doing so?

Oh, I am capable of seeing the big picture as everyone else but you is. David Lee put up 20 points and 12 rebounds against the Magic so he is capable of playing against Howard. The Knicks like the Timberwolves have no perimeter threat, all of their game comes from the Center and Forward position. As far as Lee not being able to bang well that statement is ludicrous because Lee averaged 2.4 rebounds more than Jefferson. The sad part about that is Jefferson has an 1 inch and 15 lbs. on Lee. Also the Magic is one of the teams the Bobcats play so we're not going after a player for the main reason of stopping another. With Lee being supported by "S-Jax", "The Force", and "TNT" the Bobcats would capture on their lack of size for quickness, toughness, and pure athleticism. David Lee is far more athletic than Jefferson. He is quicker and reacts faster, if I wanted a player like A.J. I would have called Fat Albert.

Quit arguing with me, your points are null in void, starting with your statement that David Lee a 2009/2010 NBA All-Star sucks.

You are a crazy, psychotic, dumb @ss that does not comprehend the slightest concept of basketball.

[EC123]

Oh, I am capable of seeing the big picture as everyone else but you is. David Lee put up 20 points and 12 rebounds against the Magic so he is capable of playing against Howard. The Knicks like the Timberwolves have no perimeter threat, all of their game comes from the Center and Forward position. As far as Lee not being able to bang well that statement is ludicrous because Lee averaged 2.4 rebounds more than Jefferson. The sad part about that is Jefferson has an 1 inch and 15 lbs. on Lee. Also the Magic is one of the teams the Bobcats play so we're not going after a player for the main reason of stopping another. With Lee being supported by "S-Jax", "The Force", and "TNT" the Bobcats would capture on their lack of size for quickness, toughness, and pure athleticism. David Lee is far more athletic than Jefferson. He is quicker and reacts faster, if I wanted a player like A.J. I would have called Fat Albert.

Quit arguing with me, your points are null in void, starting with your statement that David Lee a 2009/2010 NBA All-Star sucks.

You are a crazy, psychotic, dumb @ss that does not comprehend the slightest concept of basketball.

As soon as I saw you mention "20 AND 12", I stopped reading your post, because you still don't get it.

Numbers never tell the entire story, MORON.

I bet you believe those **NUMBERS** mean that Lee is a better player than Jefferson who averaged 17 and 9, don't you?

I bet you believe those **NUMBERS** mean that Lee would be a better fit for the Bobcats, don't you?

After all, 20 and 12 is statistically greater than 17 and 9.

By that logic, Kobe Bryant can't be the best player in the league unless he leads the league in scoring.

By your logic, the NBA Champion will always be the team that finishes the season with the best record.

NOTHINGGGGGGGGGGG else could have determined those records. Nothing that might be more important during the Playoffs, right? Best record must mean best team, right?

Better stats must mean better option, right?

WRONG, fool. You must be a caveman with that simpleminded view of reality.

Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard both only averaged 18 points, and 11 and 13 rebounds, respectively, this season. Is David Lee better than both of them, just because he might not have had as much help on his team as they did?

Did Lee's 20 and 12 produce better outcomes than Howard's 18 and 13? Likewise, do you believe Jefferson's 17 and 9 is the reason the Timberwolves were terrible?

LEARN CONTEXT, OKAY?!?

Give it up dude. Your SHORTSIGHTED fixation on numbers, and your inability to understand what creates a "BEST FIT" for a player on a team, i.e., the Bobcats makes you a terrible strategist.

A "BANGER" inside is a better fit for the Bobcats than a "SLASHING", clean up guy like David Lee. David Lee plays just like Bird Man, but most smart organizations would prefer to start a banger like Nene instead.

No different here. For the Bobcats: Jefferson > Lee.

End of discussion. Call me crazy. What I'm saying is still true. Your numbers are lying to you.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

As soon as I saw you mention "20 AND 12", I stopped reading your post, because you still don't get it.

Numbers never tell the entire story, MORON.

I bet you believe those **NUMBERS** mean that Lee is a better player than Jefferson who averaged 17 and 9, don't you?

I bet you believe those **NUMBERS** mean that Lee would be a better fit for the Bobcats, don't you?

After all, 20 and 12 is statistically greater than 17 and 9.

By that logic, Kobe Bryant can't be the best player in the league unless he leads the league in scoring.

By your logic, the NBA Champion will always be the team that finishes the season with the best record.

NOTHINGGGGGGGGGGG else could have determined those records. Nothing that might be less of a factor during the Playoffs, right? Best record must mean best team, right?

WRONG, fool.

Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard both only averaged 18 points, and 11 and 13 rebounds, respectively, this season. Is David Lee better than both of them, just because he didn't have as much help on his team as they did?

LEARN CONTEXT, OKAY?!?

Give it up dude. Your SHORTSIGHTED fixation on numbers, and your inability to understand what creates a "BEST FIT" for a player on a team, i.e., the Bobcats makes you a terrible strategist.

A "BANGER" inside is a better fit for the Bobcats than a "SLASHING", clean up guy like David Lee. David Lee plays just like Bird Man, but most smart organizations would prefer to start a banger like Nene instead.

No different here. For the Bobcats: Jefferson > Lee.

End of discussion. Call me crazy. What I'm saying is still true. Your numbers are lying to you.

What is your problem @SS HAT!!! Lee can bang that is why he averaged 11.7 rebounds per game. Get that through your thick head and quit butt f*cking A.J. B*tch.

[cdandi1]

david lee is not a slasher. he relies on positioning and fundamentals. The bird man is an athletic energy guy, lee uses his basketball iq for good anticipation and instincts. quit comparing david lee to these crazy athletic guys. lee is like a taller version of d-blair down in san antonio. or should i say, d-blair is a shorter version of david lee.

[mick eye]

I am about to DESTROY EC123's argument and break his heart with a simple fact about Al Jefferson. Big AL is actually better suited to play the 4. Al Jefferson despite EC's belief that he is the SAVIOR of the horribly coached and put together team that we love is NOT a "Banger.' He is a undersized center who get's abused by the larger more physical players. Al's knees are an issue like many big men in the game and his long term contract that escalates each year is a BIG reason why the T-Wolves are attempting to move him. The fact that NUMBERS and FACTS do not support your opinion does not negate the validity. But please continue to post your asinine musings in your trademark style.

AL JEFFERSON is the only player that could possibly help the poorly constructed and stupid Bobcats.

Anyone that disagrees with me is a MORON.

I am superior because i have a fully formed opinion that Centers are more important than any other position.

Such and such player that is a rare superstar every other team would want is comparable to AL JEFFERSON. (He is NOT)

READ A BOOK.

Al Jefferson > Chuck Norris

End of discussion i am a hard headed jackass.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Yeah he has a very odd fetish with Big Al

[pantherfan49]

My biggest issue with Jefferson is whether he is the 2008-2009 23 and 11 guy or the 2009-2010 17 and 9 guy with a bum knee.

He probably isn't an LB type of player, but LB gets the most out of his guys so I am not too worried about that.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

BAD, BAD, NEWS!!!

Restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas is on New Jersey’s radar as a fallback plan and could get a frontloaded offer sheet that would end his brief tenure with the Charlotte Bobcats, league sources said.

Thomas has expressed a desire to keep playing for Bobcats coach Larry Brown, but it seems like owner Michael Jordan and GM Rod Higgins are willing to let Thomas get an offer sheet before making a decision on paying him. The Bobcats would have seven days to match after Thomas signs an offer sheet.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

[pantherfan49]

BAD, BAD, NEWS!!!

Restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas is on New Jersey’s radar as a fallback plan and could get a frontloaded offer sheet that would end his brief tenure with the Charlotte Bobcats, league sources said.

Thomas has expressed a desire to keep playing for Bobcats coach Larry Brown, but it seems like owner Michael Jordan and GM Rod Higgins are willing to let Thomas get an offer sheet before making a decision on paying him. The Bobcats would have seven days to match after Thomas signs an offer sheet.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Well crap, the Bobs failure with 1st round picks looks to continue.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I'm told by someone with ties to the Nets that outgoing GM Rod Thorn (who's still in charge of spending their free-agent money) would have genuine interest in Tyrus Thomas if other options fall through. The Nets have misgivings about Derrick Favors' ability to start quickly at power forward.

Source: Charlotte Observer

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

The Bobcats and the agents for restricted free agent Tyrus Thomas continue talks that both sides describe as "cordial," but don't look for a quick agreement on a long-term deal. Agent Brian Elfus never anticipated that they'd have a deal in place when the NBA announces next season's salary-cap figure Thursday.

Source: Charlotte Observer

[BF91]

To hell with the luxury tax for right now, our #1 priority ought to be signing Thomas to a long-term deal.