Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Marcus Thornton:

  • Full Name: Marcus Terrell Thornton
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 5, 1987
  • Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 13
  • Number: Most notably wore 23 and 10
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Tara High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • College:
    • Began at Kilgore College (2005–2007), where he was a JUCO All-American.
    • Transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) (2007–2009), where he was named SEC Player of the Year in 2009.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 43rd overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat (rights traded to the New Orleans Hornets).
  • Teams Played For:
    1. New Orleans Hornets (2009–2011)
    2. Sacramento Kings (2011–2014)
    3. Brooklyn Nets (2014)
    4. Boston Celtics (2014–2015)
    5. Phoenix Suns (2015)
    6. Houston Rockets (2015–2016)
    7. Washington Wizards (2016–2017)
    8. Played internationally in China and the G League later in his career.
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA.
  • Kids: Thornton has children but has kept details about his family private.
  • Siblings: He has a younger brother, Shyrone Chatman, who also played basketball at a high level.

Fun Facts

  • Thornton was known for his scoring ability, particularly his skill as a shooter and his knack for creating instant offense off the bench.
  • Career-high game: Scored 42 points against the Golden State Warriors in 2011 while with the Kings.