Thomas had a much better college career?? They both played 1 year:
Thomas - 12.3 ppg, 9.2 rbd, 1.3 ast, 3.1 blk
Hickson - 14.8 ppg, 8.4 rbd, 1 ast, 1.5 blk
Looks pretty similar to me, but regardless, since when is college performance a great barometer for NBA success?
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