Thornton Thriving in Sixth Man Role
Marcus Thornton was the Kings’ leading scorer last season. He also was perhaps their best shooter in pressure situations.
What happened to Thornton after he averaged a career-high 18.7 points? He became the Kings’ sixth man.
Thornton and his fellow reserves keyed a first-half run Monday night and helped the Kings hold on for their first win of the season, 94-92 over the Warriors, in their home opener at Sleep Train Arena.
Kings coach Keith Smart said it wasn’t the best meeting when he told Thornton he didn’t plan to start him. Thornton, however, has bought in.
“(Smart) felt like it was the best thing for the team,” Thornton said. “We sat there and talked about it. I think it is. If he’s with it, I’m with it.”
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