Marcus Thornton (basketball, born 1987)
Thornton with the Washington Wizards in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1987 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Tara (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 2009: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Miami Heat |
| Playing career | 2009–2019; 2022–present |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2011 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2011–2014 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2014 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2014–2015 | Boston Celtics |
| 2015 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2015–2016 | Houston Rockets |
| 2016–2017 | Washington Wizards |
| 2017–2018 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2018 | Beijing Ducks |
| 2018–2019 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2022 | Motor City Cruise |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Marcus Terrell Thornton (born June 5, 1987) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers before being selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. He has played in the NBA for the New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards.