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Post subject: Al Thornton makes rookie All-Star team
 Posted: Jan 26, 2008 - 01:40 AM PST
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Congrats to Al! Here's the word from LA Times:
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There are hurdles stacked, but if all goes right, Al Thornton will be back here soon, playing in the rookie-sophomore game during All-Star weekend.
Assistant coaches vote nine players into the game, scheduled for Feb. 15. Four must be front-court players, four back-court players and another player of any position. The ballots are due Monday.
The Clippers' rookie is making a strong statement for his inclusion to the rookie team, with two 20-point performances in his last three games before Friday.
For the season, Thornton is averaging 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds.
Thornton has heavy competition from several players -- Seattle's rookie duo of Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, Atlanta's Al Horford, and Milwaukee's Yi Jianlian -- among them.
"It would be fun to be playing [in the game], but my main concern is just helping the team win," Thornton said. "We've got a bad record and I haven't thought about it that much, but it would be an honor to play in the game."
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketbal ... 5065.story |
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Post subject: RE: Al Thornton makes rookie All-Star team
Posted: Jan 26, 2008 - 01:43 AM PST
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| That's Great!!! Thanks for the news. I think Al really deserved it. He has played great in this rookie year of his. I consider him as one of the best draft choices the Clippers have made (not too great in their history). He has had some great performances, and deserves it. Go ROOKIES! |
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Posted: Jan 26, 2008 - 11:25 AM PST
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| Yeah Al's a great player and would be great for him to play in that game. |
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Posted: Jan 26, 2008 - 12:16 PM PST
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I am not sure he has been selected yet. I hope he is but I didn't see anywhere that says he has been selected.
In any case, it would surely be great. Heres to ya Al! |
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