Draft Countdown: Marcus Thornton
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:48 pm
raptors looking for some production from the 2 guard? someone who can score and contribute? maybe someone in the draft who could be picked up in late 1st if a second pick is acquired?
say hello to one of most proven, efficient, and slept on prospect in the draft?
LSU's Marcus Thornton
MPG:31.9 PPG:21.1 RBG: 5.5 APG: 2.1 SPG: 1.7 FG%: 47% 3PT: 39%
he's an absolute born scorer, deadly, but most importantly an efficient one. Gotta love those shooting %, helps separate the real scorers from the chuckers when scouting. Smart player, can sometimes fall in love with the 3 but gets to the line awhole lot. Also a very physical defender, and good hands, passing lanes = steals. He just knows how to play the game, he has the feel, he rubs off with those intangibles when you watch him play.
LSU always seems to hav these "come outta nowhere" talented nba prospects, anthony randolph, glen davis, tyrus thomas (before march madness)
a guy the Raptors could look at for depth at the 2-guard if they were to acquire another late round pick like BC has hinted
he has such a clean, effective shot. Just sinks perfectly through mesh, gets good height on his jumpers as well. heres some highlights to see what i mean..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChXNxKN6q50
if your talking sleepers, and raptor needs, i just think Marcus Thornton should be in the discussion
say hello to one of most proven, efficient, and slept on prospect in the draft?
LSU's Marcus Thornton
MPG:31.9 PPG:21.1 RBG: 5.5 APG: 2.1 SPG: 1.7 FG%: 47% 3PT: 39%
he's an absolute born scorer, deadly, but most importantly an efficient one. Gotta love those shooting %, helps separate the real scorers from the chuckers when scouting. Smart player, can sometimes fall in love with the 3 but gets to the line awhole lot. Also a very physical defender, and good hands, passing lanes = steals. He just knows how to play the game, he has the feel, he rubs off with those intangibles when you watch him play.
LSU always seems to hav these "come outta nowhere" talented nba prospects, anthony randolph, glen davis, tyrus thomas (before march madness)
a guy the Raptors could look at for depth at the 2-guard if they were to acquire another late round pick like BC has hinted
he has such a clean, effective shot. Just sinks perfectly through mesh, gets good height on his jumpers as well. heres some highlights to see what i mean..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChXNxKN6q50
if your talking sleepers, and raptor needs, i just think Marcus Thornton should be in the discussion