Bulls’ Thomas taking a step backward
"He's just out there playing hard"
Kevin Durant rolls into town Tuesday, another high draft pick and young talent dripping with athletic ability and potential.
Similar words have been spoken about Tyrus Thomas, who right now would gladly trade adjectives for playing time.
Any direct comparisons of Durant's situation to Thomas' must contain qualifiers: Durant is plying his trade as the centerpiece of a rebuilding effort for a bad SuperSonics team, while Thomas is trying to crack the rotation of a returning playoff team. Read more