Kenny Thomas
Position: PF
Hgt: 6'7"
Wgt: 245
Age: 31
Number: 9
Nickname: K9
College: New Mexico
Yrs with Team: 4
Yrs in League: 9
Previous Teams: Houston ('99-'03); Philadelphia ('03-'05)
How Acquired: trade For Chris Webber (Feb '05)
Contract: 2008-09: $7.9mil; 2009-10: $8.6mil
Strengths: rebounding
Weaknesses: size, touch, inability to function off the bench
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
Once upon a time used quickness to counteract his lack of size and was a 10-14ppg type scorer. The past tense will be used a lot here. Very mobile for a big...because at a non-bulky 6'7" he's not a big. Used to swoop to the hoop with quickness, but terrible touch on layups negated it much of the time. Would help if he dunked more, but despite athleticism largely plays below the rim, and his opponents all loom over him. Sometimes gets confused and thinks he's a post threat, but not at this level. In his early career and when he first arrived in Sacramento had a solid midrange jumper that he liked to take from the angles. However last made one of those in about 2006. Had solid passing skills, but again not seen in a long time. Turnover prone and decisionmaking is frequently shaky.
Defense & Rebounding
Works hard on defense, but physically ill suited to guard his position. Will body people, but gives away inches and pounds and they can shoot right over him. Does a good job slapping at balls down low for steals, which is a good thing because cannot block a shot to save his life. Has neither the size, length, nor instincts to protect the middle from opposing drivers. One thing that he always could do is rebound, although last year in limited minutes even this was erratic. Uses quickness to run down balls out of his area rather than strength. Especially active on the offensive glass. Not always able to get the big rebound on defense as taller players can reach over his back.
Intangibles
Was always going to be in an unenviable position being the man brought in to replace Chris Webber, but perceived attitude has made it worse. Almost put down Uncle Grumpy as a nickname. Seems to have a higher opinion of his abilities than anybody else in the organization. One of numerous Kings who simply can't, or won't play well off the bench. Sulky presence when not given the starting nod and inability to adapt to a bench role led him to be virtually forgotten about last season. Last seen working out privately during the season while not even being on the active roster. Still has years to go on ridiculous contract however, and so both he and the team are stuck.
Stats 07-08: 12.2min 1.4pts (.421 FG% .000 3pt% .000 FT%) 2.7reb 0.6ast 0.3stl 0.0blk 0.9TO
Stats Career: 28.3min 9.7pts (.465 FG% .244 3pt% .700 FT%) 7.1reb 1.6ast 0.9stl 0.4blk 1.7TO
NBA.com profile
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Position: PF
Hgt: 6'7"
Wgt: 245
Age: 31
Number: 9
Nickname: K9
College: New Mexico
Yrs with Team: 4
Yrs in League: 9
Previous Teams: Houston ('99-'03); Philadelphia ('03-'05)
How Acquired: trade For Chris Webber (Feb '05)
Contract: 2008-09: $7.9mil; 2009-10: $8.6mil
Strengths: rebounding
Weaknesses: size, touch, inability to function off the bench
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
Once upon a time used quickness to counteract his lack of size and was a 10-14ppg type scorer. The past tense will be used a lot here. Very mobile for a big...because at a non-bulky 6'7" he's not a big. Used to swoop to the hoop with quickness, but terrible touch on layups negated it much of the time. Would help if he dunked more, but despite athleticism largely plays below the rim, and his opponents all loom over him. Sometimes gets confused and thinks he's a post threat, but not at this level. In his early career and when he first arrived in Sacramento had a solid midrange jumper that he liked to take from the angles. However last made one of those in about 2006. Had solid passing skills, but again not seen in a long time. Turnover prone and decisionmaking is frequently shaky.
Defense & Rebounding
Works hard on defense, but physically ill suited to guard his position. Will body people, but gives away inches and pounds and they can shoot right over him. Does a good job slapping at balls down low for steals, which is a good thing because cannot block a shot to save his life. Has neither the size, length, nor instincts to protect the middle from opposing drivers. One thing that he always could do is rebound, although last year in limited minutes even this was erratic. Uses quickness to run down balls out of his area rather than strength. Especially active on the offensive glass. Not always able to get the big rebound on defense as taller players can reach over his back.
Intangibles
Was always going to be in an unenviable position being the man brought in to replace Chris Webber, but perceived attitude has made it worse. Almost put down Uncle Grumpy as a nickname. Seems to have a higher opinion of his abilities than anybody else in the organization. One of numerous Kings who simply can't, or won't play well off the bench. Sulky presence when not given the starting nod and inability to adapt to a bench role led him to be virtually forgotten about last season. Last seen working out privately during the season while not even being on the active roster. Still has years to go on ridiculous contract however, and so both he and the team are stuck.
Stats 07-08: 12.2min 1.4pts (.421 FG% .000 3pt% .000 FT%) 2.7reb 0.6ast 0.3stl 0.0blk 0.9TO
Stats Career: 28.3min 9.7pts (.465 FG% .244 3pt% .700 FT%) 7.1reb 1.6ast 0.9stl 0.4blk 1.7TO
NBA.com profile
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