<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>P.J. Brown has NBA stories that are almost as old as rookie Tyrus Thomas.Entering his 14th season, Brown long has been considered one of the NBA's good guys, a solid ambassador who is involved extensively in community service.So when the Bulls remodeled the locker room at the Berto Center, it probably wasn't a coincidence that Brown's locker ended up next to that of Thomas, 20. The two also share Louisiana roots.Thomas hasn't limited the educational opportunities to work. He recently dined with Brown, his wife and four children."I talk to him a lot, ask questions," Thomas said Wednesday. "It helps a lot. There's not much he's not going to know about the game and the NBA lifestyle. It's a great situation for me."One of the first things Brown and Ben Wallace?the Bulls' other elder statesman?mention about Thomas is his willingness to listen. Sometimes that skill can be as effective as a wicked vertical leap."He doesn't just go out and go through the motions," Wallace said. "He plays hard and is eager to learn. Everybody knows he's athletic, but his ability to read situations on defense and pick up plays on offense is nice."Thus far, Thomas has displayed a desire to attack the basket at any opportunity. In an attempt to keep things simple, coach Scott Skiles mostly has been using Thomas at power forward.But Thomas' versatility and eagerness to learn might make Skiles change plans."You can pretty much tell him something one time and he can process it and try to get it done," Skiles said. "We won't know anything for sure until we put him out there in games. But he's learning quickly."He has the ability to handle the ball. He's a way better than average passer. He's obviously a great athlete. And I think he's going to be a good shooter at some point. I see playing him out on the floor more eventually. But we want him to get comfortable in one spot."Thomas concurred that he can and will play anywhere, but he's most comfortable slashing and attacking."I said it time and time again: LSU was the first time I played with my back to the basket," Thomas said. "I feel more comfortable on the perimeter. I think coach knows that. But wherever he wants me to play, I'm fine with that."Thomas said little has surprised him through the first two days of double sessions because he spent the summer mentally preparing himself for the grind."I'm not trying to do anything spectacular," Thomas said. "I'm just a basketball player."Brown didn't have to teach him that.</div>http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...bulls-headlines
I dont expect too much in the first half of the season, but I think hes role will become much bigger in the 2nd half
Great to hear that Tyrus Thomas has someone to look up to.I also heard that P.J. Brown wants to stay with the Bulls until he is 40!
That is really promising. PJ is a classy guy. Perpect person to have parked next to a young promissing rookie. The bulls are looking smarter and smarter everytime I hear about them. In a few years if they can keep the chemistry and the team together I can see them becoming the next dynasty!!! Well done Chicago
All good personalities in Chicago, I really like everybody on the Bulls, if they can work well on the court and combine that with all their off the court personalities, this could be an absolutely outstanding team the next few years
