i believe in you, Tyrus and the Easter Bunny. Of course, my goal is to continue to believe delusional fantasies. Lets just see how this plays out.

 and Bulls management this year, even if he’s close to those numbers!

and had some suggestions about improving it, and also, about creating a similar EDPM.

once again, jacked around for every mistake he makes which causes Vinny to use a quicker hook on him than he does on some other occasional stumblers in the Bulls stable. Hopefully, the competition from the less talented but maximum effort giving rookie, the great Taj, will spur the much more gifted Tyrus to stay focused longer and play with the same enthusiasm as his counterpart. If he has matured enough, both physically and mentally, those numbers seem within his reach, in spite of the roadblocks set by our sometimes woefully inadequate coaching staff.

I truly believe that Tyrus has taken a step forward attitude wise based on my unscientific observation of his reactions while sitting on the bench during this preseason. Whether sincere or not, he has been cheering on his teamates (including the 2 rookies) where in the past, he remained passive or indifferent many times when he was not directly involved in the action, spending more times admiring his manicure than on the game.

Keep in mind, all you doubting Thomases out there, the small town boy from the bayou just turned 23 (a year younger than Taj) and although lacking a PHD in basketball smarts, TT is well aware that he will be playing for a potentially big contract this year, regardless of where he finally lands which can be a significant motivator in itself.

I’m hoping this high flying eagle will nest right here in Chicago for years to come while getting fed some tasty morsels in the form of alley oops from the Bulls awesome tandem of Chicago natives, Derrick Rose and Dwane Wade starting in 2010 just as Noah is hitting his prime. With Tyrus’s quantam leap as an all around PF, the need for a Chris Bosch type player will no longer be an issue, so D Wade will welcome the opportunity to share the spotlight with an emerging but unselfish superstar like the loveable, humble Rose.

so he’s already better than that.

He needs to learn when he should take his shots and not so over force shots when the offense doesn’t call for it…..

That’s probably what he’s trying to say judging from the 3 previous years of “why are you shooting now moments” from Tyrus.

 The man does not have a role in the offense. Tyrus Thomas isn’t been taught offensively and he has no role! Now if he’s put in a offense where he’s told “do this, play here, cut there, do this do that”, that’s different than being thrown on the floor and playing a streetball type pass and kick out to BG offense, or give the rock to Derrick and let him penetrate!

Last year we saw his progression in that shot. He had his off games, but overall I usually didn’t mind him taking that shot. If he worked hard enough on it, why not? I think this year that will be a major part of his success. Yes optimistic.

Tyrus is a raw 4 who isn’t skilled enough to be a 3