So far during the preseason it appears as though Tyrus Thomas will produce a lot of jaw dropping plays on the Bulls, with his teammates already offering a nickname for the human pogo stick.
"That's why I'm calling him Human Highlight Jr.," veteran forward P.J. Brown said, referencing the rarified air of Dominique Wilkins. "He can bring excitement at both ends of the floor. Not only can he block shots but he has the moxie to get on the break and finish. That's something you can't teach. That's God-given."
Malik Allen, another veteran, shook his head and smiled when asked his impressions of Thomas.
"He's going to be one of those players who can do something that makes you go 'wow' every game," Allen said. "He's so gifted athletically. And he wants to learn. He plays hard every second he's out there. He's going to be a great player."