In order to bring along second year power forward Mike Sweetney, Kurt Thomas will shift over to the center position on occassion.  

Thomas is a natural power forward, but is versatile enough to make due at center.  His strong outside shot forces opposing centers out of the paint and despite being just 6-9, he is strong enough at the low post to defend centers who are sometimes over 4 or 5 inches taller than he is.

Two years ago Thomas started 81 games at the position where he average 14 points per game.