Meet one Career Arc of a Bronc

by pookeyguru on Jul 2, 2008 10:24 PM PDT

If you haven't figured out from the post of the title, then maybe you will by this next line. This is about Jason "Skywalker" Thompson. But I got to thinking that the best case scenario for JT is probably someone around the realm of David West isn't it? Aren't they similar type players? Players with some outside skills who mainly thrive on the outside? Put up good numbers in college, although West certainly did it against best talent in the Atlantic 10 (Xavier's conference) than JT did at Ryder playing in the MAAC. But let's say for a moment the worst case scenario is Mark Blount. If you look at Blount's age when he came into the Pro's he was a whopping 25. That's very old for a player playing his first season. Unlike West and Jt who were both 22 during their first season that makes quite a bit of difference. So it's hard for me to believe that the worst case scenario is Mark Blount. Now look at Jt's stats and age. He's going to start the season at 22 years of age, and he will turn 22 on the 21st of this month. Look at David West's age, and look how old he ended up being at the end of his rookie season. Not bad production for a 23 year old rookie with upside. He was productive and simply got better. So, what's my point? Either Chris Paul made West into a pure All-Star by affiliation, or West is doing something right. Barring a major injury to JT, he could be somewhere on this type of career arc. After all, isn't that what dreams are for? Especially in the summer with little to do?

(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)

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What happended to the other 90% of your post?

Good thoughts PoGu. I’d be happy with that kind of production from JT and I’m excited to see him play. What is it 8 days ‘til Summer League starts?

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM PDT reply actions

Something like that

I’m definitely going to record the summer league games on TV and will try to make sure I can see the others on my computer. That’s the hope anyway. This summer league holds far more appeal than previous one’s that’s for sure.

(The other posts were angry that I was posting/writing too much. So they wanted me to incorporate some affirmative action shorterning post/writing program. I’m hoping this satisfies them.)

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Screw them

Write all you want. I prefer a complete train of thought and not just the notes. When I write a diary, you can be sure that several paragraphs are coming. If people cannot appreciate complete sentences or read several hundred words then perhaps their opinion isn’t of much importance.

by Mityt on Jul 2, 2008 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I second this

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Jul 3, 2008 2:58 AM PDT up reply actions

With

I think a lot of this is just good natured kidding, but if anyone is serious about it then they just need to pass on reading the post.

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by section214 on Jul 3, 2008 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions

one-worded titles are too long for my tastes.

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by iashwash on Jul 3, 2008 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions

I was actually making fun of inanimate objects having opinions

Not whether anyone believes my posts are too long or not.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Jul 3, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Since when do you let others influence your posts?

You know I was kidding, and I enjoy reading your posts. If it takes a long time to get your point across then so be it.

As for JT, I would be ecstatic if he could become a D West type player. The question is does he become this player sooner or later. One would think his 4 years in college would have him better prepared but it would still be 3 years down the line which means 2010/2011. Yes everything is falling right into place.

I might also add that Jessica Alba is a championship piece, if he thinks Ron is too, more power to him. ;p -Kfan in Korea

by kangsfan on Jul 3, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions

You're entitled to your opinion

I have no problem with expressing them. What’s irritating, more or less, is saying that the post is too long and why did you write this 10 minutes after I publish it. I know you couldn’t have read it in 10 minutes, because I reread the thing about 5 times before that, and it took me much longer than 10 minutes each time to do so. Let t his end here. You’re not hurting my feelings, and I have no reason to hurt yours. Delicate feelings help noone. For those who believe that was the heart of my joke I apologize. This was about Jason Thompson, and perhaps any overlapping peripherals/parallels to David West. That was what this was about.

I think West’s feeling’s ceiling is somewhat limited, but if JT has a slightly higher ceiling, then everyone will laugh at the criticisms 3 years from now.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Jul 3, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Exactly

I might also add that Jessica Alba is a championship piece, if he thinks Ron is too, more power to him. ;p -Kfan in Korea

by kangsfan on Jul 3, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

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As long as length is being attributed to depth, and real information, not just the ramblings of a drug-induced spasm, I love reading a well thought out piece.

by dkons21 on Jul 3, 2008 9:35 AM PDT reply actions

I agree

Repeating one self does little to help people believe the length of the post was necessary.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Jul 3, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Back to the statement of facts

I’m agreeing with you – I think Jason Thompson is a reat pick up. The more I read/see about him, the more excited I am for our Summer League team. They’re going to blow everyone out the water.

Mikki Moore in the skills challenge! - LPA

by iashwash on Jul 3, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions