KT Sonicboom lands Al Thornton, ex Aguada

KT Sonicboom (KBL) tabbed experienced 35-year old American forward Al Thornton (203-97kg-83, college: FSU). He played most recently at Aguada in Uruguayan LUB league. In 23 games he averaged impressive 18.2ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.0apg and 1.3bpg last season. Thornton helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB 2nd Team.
In 2007 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in first round (14th overall). Thornton attended Florida State University and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements he received Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Import Player of the Year award back in 2012.
Thornton is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Thornton has played previously professionally in Argentina (Salta Basket), China (Zhejiang Guangsha Lions), Japan (Shimane Magic), Philippines (NLEX Road Warriors), Venezuela (Llaneros), NBA (Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers and Washington Wizards), Puerto Rico (Brujos) and Big3 (3's Company).
It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at KT Sonicboom.
Let's have closer look into Thornton's outlook: (by Matthew Maurer for NBADraft.net in 2007)
Physically Thornton is a jaw dropper type of athlete. Because of the high energy level and aggressiveness Thornton plays with, he draws a good number of fouls from opposing players. Does a great job of getting rebounds out of position thanks to his leaping ability and foot speed. Runs the court like a guard. Is a threat in transition where he is a tremendous finisher. Loves to face-up the opposing defender and blow by them using his length and explosive first step.
Ball handling ability is satisfactory at the collegiate level but will clearly need to be refined as he is prone to turnovers. Defensively while he is a adequate shot blocker, he still bites too often on pump fakes.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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