The Bobcats gave 24-year old power forward Tyrus Thomas the big money over the summer so why not let him earn it? Thomas has played in 7 games (0 starts) for the Bobcats so far this year and he is averaging 21.1 minutes, 11.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocked shots per game. In my opinion the Bobcats would be better to go small, starting D.J. Augustin, Stephen Jackson, Gerald Wallace, Boris Diaw and Tyrus Thomas.