I don't know about that comparison. I'm not really sure who is overrating Thornton, and Bargnani is probably a better player than most outside fans give him credit for. I really don't see the comparison.clipocketurs wrote:Thornton is just like Bargnani. He is overrated by home fans.
I hope Clippers trade for a SF.
Baron/Telfair
Gordon/Collins
Novak/Thornton
Blake/Craig Smith
Camby/Kaman
Madsen, Thornton, Ricky, Collins are expiring contracts that Clippers should try to trade for a SF sometime during the season.
I would rather start Novak than Thornton. Thornton and Baron can't shoot.
Also I'm not sure how Steve Novak who didn't start over Thornton last year is going to start over him this year. Thornton is an average player and while he's not the shooter Novak is, he is better at everything else at SF (ball handling, defense etc).
Thornton is a decent mid-range shooter, and Baron isn't as bad a shooter as he displayed last season. Gordon is an excellent shooter though, and I think the spacing should be fine with Baron and Thornton as starters.