Basketball Tyrus Thomas only dunking for the money.

[GotGibson?]

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Bulls fined forward Tyrus Thomas $10,000 on Tuesday, one day after the rookie said he only was interested in the money for the NBA's slam dunk contest. The first Bull since Scottie Pippen in 1990 to participate in the event, Thomas was quoted in Tuesday's editions of the Chicago Tribune as saying: "I'm just going to go out there, get my check and call it a day." When asked if being around some of the game's greats could be beneficial for a rookie, he responded, "I'm just into the free money. That's it. I'll just do whatever when I get out there."

 

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Thats crazy

 

[#11 Roy Williams]

I know who to bet against.

 

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I know who to bet against.

If he wins I will be somewhat upset, I like him and all but this should really just be for fun.

 

[17jeremy]

man didn't know he was the kind of player who was in it just for the money. Really though I think many players in the nba don't really like the slam dunk competetion or it seems like that to me.

 

[milfhunter800]

its a pretty bad attitude but he shouldnt be fined for it, the loss of respect from fans should be enough