Allen, the Giants' first-round draft pick this year, is eventually destined to replace Thomas as a starter.

Sanders replaced Thomas as starter the next year in 1988.

Vinnie Johnson would replace Thomas as a starting guard if necessary, Suhr said.

Long has played in all three games since being signed to replace Thomas.

Arion later replaced Thomas in the 5th annual Iron 8 tournament.

The assistant Herb Williams replaced Thomas for the final minutes.

He got his nose bloodied last week when he replaced Thomas, and he did a pretty good job.

Though he starts at off guard, he at times replaces Thomas as the playmaker.

They did this so Allen could replace Thomas.

"You also have to take into account what the alternative is," Dolan said of replacing Thomas.