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THORNTON makes an NBA roster after tonight
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:34 pm
Just like Hester did against Fla. in football on national television; there are always games that get the medias attention and guarantees that they will get a shot at a contract. Tonight, Thornton is showing what he will do in the NBA in the future. Sure, he will probably sign a free agent contract and not get drafted in both rounds, but the dude deserves a shot. Agree?
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Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:36 pm to Raparooot
disagree
he made one earlier in the season. i wouldnt be surprised to see him go in the 1st round
he made one earlier in the season. i wouldnt be surprised to see him go in the 1st round
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:36 pm to Raparooot
I'd think his workouts would get him signed before a game from February does.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:37 pm to Lester Earl
didn't u say thorton had no chance at the nba last season?
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:37 pm to hendersonshands
congrats on repeating exactly what the tv announcers just said 
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:38 pm to hendersonshands
they say thornton is what, 6'4"?? what if he pulls a crabtree and only shows up at 6'1" or 6'2"???
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:41 pm to LSUzealot
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didn't u say thorton had no chance at the nba last season?
i dont know possibly, but i dont remember off hand.. But after last year, i could see myself saying that.
He has had a rebirth as a player under Johnson. His shot selection is improved, his hustle has improved, and most of all his attitude has improved. Overall, he is a much much more efficient player.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:48 pm to death valley driver
hes 6 1....maybe.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:48 pm to Lester Earl
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i wouldnt be surprised to see him go in the 1st round
No way. He a supposedly 6'4" 2 guard who can't play the point and he's a catch and shoot guy. He can't take his man off the dribble and he can't shoot off the dribble. Typical good college player who's not gonna make it in the NBA.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:49 pm to NoBama
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hes 6 1....maybe.
Try 6'3 at the least.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:50 pm to LuckyLee
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He can't take his man off the dribble and he can't shoot off the dribble.
yes he can.
there are plenty of scoring guards around that height. If you can score the ball, you can play in the NBA. He is strong enough to get into hte lane and score, even at his height.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:52 pm to Lester Earl
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He is strong enough to get into hte lane and score, even at his height.
He's a shooter, and mostly a stand still shooter. He doesn't get into the lane enough in college, how's he gonna do it in the NBA?
Posted on 2/24/09 at 8:54 pm to LuckyLee
sounds like Mo Williams coming out
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:00 pm to Lester Earl
Mo Williams was several inches shorter, a PG, and a helluva lot better off the dribble. He was also drafted in the middle of the 2nd round.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:04 pm to LuckyLee
a PG that didnt really pass
he played basically the same role as Thornton except Williams initiated the offense
you've prob never even watched Thornton play this year.
and thornton is much better off the dribble than Williams.
he played basically the same role as Thornton except Williams initiated the offense
you've prob never even watched Thornton play this year.
and thornton is much better off the dribble than Williams.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:05 pm to Lester Earl
what do you know, first 2 scoring plays of 2nd half is him driving to the goal for 2 then off the dribble for a 3
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:06 pm to Lester Earl
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and thornton is much better off the dribble than Williams.
In college? No sir.
That's why I don't think Thornton will make it in the NBA. He's can't even play off the dribble in college.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:08 pm to LuckyLee
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In college? No sir.
yes, easily
Mo Williams shot 40% his last year. He must really suck at making layups going to the goal so much
Thornton is shooting 48%
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:14 pm to Lester Earl
thornton on the block over the forward for 2
Posted on 2/24/09 at 9:21 pm to Lester Earl
Lester - Do you really believe that Thornton goes in the first round? If he does I'll be shocked. 2nd rouund, uh... maybe. I do agree that he will make an NBA roster though. He's strong, can create his own shot and is a solid defender.
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