Comments on: The Maturation of DeShaun Thomas

By: Joe Dexter

Joe Dexter — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:47:46 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve always thought that Thomas’ game transferred well to the NBA game. Through the last two seasons, I’ve really enjoyed watching him grow as a defender and overall leader on the floor. His spacing has improved drastically since making his way to Ohio State.

Overall a weapon has turned lethal. Have fun trying to stop it.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:27:12 +0000

Actually, I think he improved beyond that point even last year. This year, I very rarely notice poor defensive plays from him. Always fun to see Matta’s philosophies sink into the players.

I think the two biggest things he’s learned lately: 1) Don’t be in a rush, and 2) Trust your teammates to help out. Watching him on a fast break, recognizing that the defense is in far better position and that he needs to back out and reset the offense is awesome. Much much better play from him overall.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:03 +0000

I think that ‘maturation’ is a good way of putting it, Tim. He seems a bit more judicious in his shot selection, looks to pass more often and isn’t afraid to set screens to free a teammate up. I think he’s improved enough defensively that it’s not an ‘oh god, DT is trying to guard him’ point each game.