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LSU loses player to NBA Draft

Postby Greenhead22 » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:16 pm

Updated: April 17, 2006, 4:39 PM ET

LSU's Thomas going pro; 'Big Baby' staying in school
ESPN.com news services

LSU freshman Tyrus Thomas announced at a news conference Monday that he will enter the NBA draft and sign with an agent, but SEC player of the year Glen "Big Baby" Davis announced he will return for his junior season.

Thomas has been informed by NBA officials that he is projected as a Top-five pick in the upcoming draft, ESPN Radio's Doug Gottlieb reports.

Thomas, the Southeastern Conference freshman of the year, averaged 12.6 points and was dominant at the defensive end with his through-the-roof leaping ability.

After the Tigers' ouster from the Final Four against UCLA in the NCAA Tournament, Thomas sounded as if he intended to return for his sophomore season.

"Somebody had to lose, and I never thought it would be us," he said. "But there's an upside to this. We'll be in Atlanta next year [at the Final Four] -- and we'll win it."

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Postby Po Monkey Lounger » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:31 pm

Top 5 pick ----averaged only 12.6 pts per game in college? Hmmmmmmm. Something does not add up about that.
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Postby bigwater » Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:03 pm

i've said it before and its called upside.. heres a guy thats long lean atheltetic.. can do a lot for a guy his size.. young and full of potential.. upside ,, his game is only going to get better..

at least the nba is thinking this
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Postby big gumbo » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:03 pm

Oh well, good riddance. Another Brotha seeing the flashing dolla signs.
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Postby big gumbo » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:05 pm

Oh well, good riddance. Another Brotha seeing the flashing dolla signs.

Mark my words in five years, Big Baby will be a promising star and potential all star and thomas playing in Europe or riding the pine for Golden State.
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Postby big gumbo » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:05 pm

Oh well, good riddance. Another Brotha seeing the flashing dolla signs.

Mark my words in five years, Big Baby will be a promising star and potential all star and thomas playing in Europe or riding the pine for Golden State.


Or minnesota
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Postby big gumbo » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:05 pm

Oh well, good riddance. Another Brotha seeing the flashing dolla signs.

Mark my words in five years, Big Baby will be a promising star and potential all star and thomas playing in Europe or riding the pine for Golden State.

Or Charlotte
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Postby Po Monkey Lounger » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:56 pm

"Mark my words "

Done --all 3 times. :lol:
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Postby Greenhead22 » Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:02 pm

Dang post padder !!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Woodduckdawg » Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:01 pm

I think he is just riding the high (and image) of making it to the Final Four. So long Thomas, enjoy the $$ while you still can. Hope you took some accounting classes at LSU.
I guess Big Baby has grown on me, I hope he does well at the next level. . . whenever he decides to go.
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Postby mshunter77 » Mon Apr 17, 2006 9:49 pm

i really don't see him as a top 5 pick, top 5 picks are not people with upside they are people that can contribute now, i understand that he is trying take advantage of the momentum he has going but i just don't think he is making the right decision, but all he sees is money
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Postby rebelduckaholic » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:59 am

If he is a top five pick it is stupid for him not to leave. Why would he not leave when the NBA has gauranteed money. ACL next year and he is gauranteed the money. ACL at LSU and he might be a second rounder in a couple more years
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Postby jkb87 » Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:08 am

im pretty sure i can see him right around a top five pick, i can see him for a top ten for sure.........to me, big baby is not goin to be a dominating player in the nba, to me he will end up just like the tractor trailor from michigan bout five of six years ago, good college player but has bounced around every since...........just my two cents though
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Postby stang67 » Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:24 am

Thomas is GOOD. I have not heard of even one sports analyst recommend that he stay. More than one have said that he is a #1 pick and one even said that he is the most athletic college player he had ever seen, including V. Carter. This kid will be good and is doing the right thing by leaving! You naysayers have to remember how diluted the draft pool is this year anyway.
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Postby webbmaster » Tue Apr 18, 2006 7:25 am

If you are a projected top 5 pick in any sport you should leave.

End of discussion.
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