The 'All-Undrafted Team' from the 2015 NBA draft

[SoonerTraveler]

The 'All-Undrafted Team' from the 2015 NBA draft

http://247sports.com/Bolt/The-All-Undrafted-Team-from-the-2015-NBA-draft-37945475

 

[cjhsooner]

While it would have been nice to see Thomas on there, his size does not mesh with the NBA (in terms of his game). He would be a 3 in the NBA, and he is not a 3, style-wise. I think he might get a flyer in the summer league, but he will be an international player, most likely.

 

[Max Power]

While it would have been nice to see Thomas on there, his size does not mesh with the NBA (in terms of his game). He would be a 3 in the NBA, and he is not a 3, style-wise. I think he might get a flyer in the summer league, but he will be an international player, most likely.

Yea hes just not tall enough to play Power Forward in the League , and not quick/athletic enough to play small forward. I'm not trying to knock the guy, he did great things for us this year, but better big men from OU have come through and didn't make the NBA. Ace McGee and Taj Gray immediately come to mind. But he has the skill set to make a nice living oversees playing the game

 

[cvangild]

I don't fully agree that he sin't tall enough. Being 6'8 and carrying 245 lbs. and being able to run the floor is more than acceptable. I think the main thing holding him back is athleticism. He doesn't really have great hops and against bigger front lines, he would have a lot of trouble if he wasn't crafty around the hoop. Making an NBA roster is partly a joke. We've has several players in the past who could/should have made someone's roster..but it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

I see plenty of stiffs coming off the bench in the league....guys who ARE NOT any better than Osby or TT.

 

[Smash Williams]

The size thing is a bit overblown. He doesn't have ideal size for an NBA PF, but it's not as if that's the one thing--or even the main thing--holding him back.

Thomas has a 7'2" wingspan and 9'0" standing reach. There are numerous NBA PFs and PF/C-types with similar length who also lack elite athleticism, including...

David West: 7'4" wingspan, 9'0.5" standing reach
Draymond Green: 7'1.25" wingspan, 8'9" standing reach
Kevin Love: 6'11.25" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach
Greg Monroe: 7'2.25" wingspan, 9'0.5" standing reach
Paul Millsap: 7'1.5" wingspan, 8'9.5" standing reach
Carlos Boozer: 7'2.25" wingspan, 9'0.5" standing reach
Nick Collison: 7'1.5" wingspan, 9'0" standing reach
Carl Landry: 6'11" wingspan, 8'6.5" standing reach
Tyler Hansbrough: 6'11" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach
Kris Humphries: 7'0".5 wingspan, 8'10.5" standing reach
Matt Bonner: 6'8.75" wingspan, 8'9.5" standing reach

All of those guys are currently in the league and have had--or are on the way to having--long NBA careers. The difference between Thomas and those guys is that Thomas doesn't have one or more standout NBA skills.

And for all of the talk about his mid-range game, if you're an NBA GM that wants to find a guy who can potentially develop stretch 4 range, a player who shot 62% from the FT line in college (college FT shooting is a strong predictor of NBA 3P%) and attempted 20 threes in four years isn't going to be at the top of your list. Contrast that with someone like Romero Osby (who did get drafted a couple years ago, despite being even older than Thomas is now), who flashed a bit more potential as a shooter from the FT line (74% for his career) and 3-point line (39% over a small sample of 102 3PA).

Add in Thomas' age, and you're looking at an older prospect that lacks a standout NBA skill. There is no arguing that more length would help, but his size isn't as prohibitive as it's made out to be...and that's good news for him, because that's one thing he can't fix.

 

[BoulderSooner]

very good post ...

Osby is also very very close to making a NBA roster .. I would bet he does this season ..

 

[StatGeek]

The size thing is a bit overblown. He doesn't have ideal size for an NBA PF, but it's not as if that's the one thing--or even the main thing--holding him back.

Thomas has a 7'2" wingspan and 9'0" standing reach. There are numerous NBA PFs and PF/C-types with similar length who also lack elite athleticism, including...

David West: 7'4" wingspan, 9'0.5" standing reach
Draymond Green: 7'1.25" wingspan, 8'9" standing reach
Kevin Love: 6'11.25" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach
Greg Monroe: 7'2.25" wingspan, 9'0.5" standing reach
Paul Millsap: 7'1.5" wingspan, 8'9.5" standing reach
Carlos Boozer: 7'2.25" wingspan, 9'0.5" standing reach
Nick Collison: 7'1.5" wingspan, 9'0" standing reach
Carl Landry: 6'11" wingspan, 8'6.5" standing reach
Tyler Hansbrough: 6'11" wingspan, 8'10" standing reach
Kris Humphries: 7'0".5 wingspan, 8'10.5" standing reach
Matt Bonner: 6'8.75" wingspan, 8'9.5" standing reach

All of those guys are currently in the league and have had--or are on the way to having--long NBA careers. The difference between Thomas and those guys is that Thomas doesn't have one or more standout NBA skills.

And for all of the talk about his mid-range game, if you're an NBA GM that wants to find a guy who can potentially develop stretch 4 range, a player who shot 62% from the FT line in college (college FT shooting is a strong predictor of NBA 3P%) and attempted 20 threes in four years isn't going to be at the top of your list. Contrast that with someone like Romero Osby (who did get drafted a couple years ago, despite being even older than Thomas is now), who flashed a bit more potential as a shooter from the FT line (74% for his career) and 3-point line (39% over a small sample of 102 3PA).

Add in Thomas' age, and you're looking at an older prospect that lacks a standout NBA skill. There is no arguing that more length would help, but his size isn't as prohibitive as it's made out to be...and that's good news for him, because that's one thing he can't fix.

Thank you

 

[campbest]

Sure his measurements aren't great, but TT's problem is he just isn't good enough to play in the NBA, nor does he have a skill w/ high potential. That's harsh, but it's the truth.