Back-up center Etan Thomas is not getting the minutes needed to help the Thunder as he is behind both Nenad Kristic and Nick Collison at center. Thomas has played in 17 games (1 start) for the Thunder this season and he is averaging 16.1 minutes, 3.8 points, 3.4 rebounds an 0.8 blocked shots per game. If either Collison or Krstic get injured I think Thomas would step up and at the very least help the Thunder in both rebounding and on defense.