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Old 03-28-2006, 07:38 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Re: Tyrus Thomas -- what's the hype?

Somebody mentioned Antonio McDyess, who also vaulted up to the #2 pick because of his showing in the NCAAs. He was never seen as anything less than a PF, at 6'9" and 220lbs. The Tide only lasted 2 games, but of course McDyess was incredible: 39 and 19, followed by 22 and 17 in a loss to Oklahoma State (who went to the final four - didn't they have Big Country at the time?).

So, I think McDyess is a fair comparison, particularly because of the startling athleticism.
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