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Marcus Thornton was born on 5 June, 1987 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S., is an American basketball player. Discover Marcus Thornton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?

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Age 36 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 5 June, 1987
Birthday 5 June
Birthplace Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Marcus Thornton Height, Weight & Measurements

At 36 years old, Marcus Thornton height is 1.93 m .

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Height 1.93 m
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Maleia Thornton

Marcus Thornton Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marcus Thornton worth at the age of 36 years old? Marcus Thornton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Marcus Thornton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1934

In two seasons at LSU, he finished with 1,347 points, 21st all-time and with a 20.4 scoring average, he ranked sixth all-time.

He also finished eighth in school history with 168 three-pointers.

1976

His 37 points also tied for the third most points by an NBA rookie off the bench since the 1976–77 season.

1987

Marcus Terrell Thornton (born June 5, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for the Eberlein Drive of The Basketball Tournament.

2005

As a freshman in 2005–06, he averaged 14.5 points while shooting at 65 percent from the field.

2006

He averaged 26.9 points in his second season at Kilgore in 2006–07, earning first-team Junior College All-American honors and MVP honors for Region XIV.

Following his sophomore season, Thornton transferred to Louisiana State University.

2007

As a junior in 2007–08 playing for the Tigers, he averaged 19.6 points (second in the SEC) and shot 81.7 percent from the free-throw line, the second-best percentage in the conference.

2008

As a senior in 2008–09, he averaged 21.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, subsequently earning the 2009 Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.

2009

He played college basketball for Kilgore College and Louisiana State University before being drafted in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Miami Heat.

He has played in the NBA for the New Orleans Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards.

Thornton played two years at Kilgore College, a junior college in Kilgore, Texas.

Thornton was selected with the 43rd overall pick by the Miami Heat in the 2009 NBA draft, but his rights were traded to the New Orleans Hornets.

He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2009–10 after averaging 14.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 25.6 minutes per game in 73 games (started 17) with New Orleans.

He also set a franchise rookie record with 117 three-pointers in a season.

2010

On February 23, 2010, in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he tied a Hornets' franchise record for points scored by a rookie (37), and set a franchise record for points in a quarter (23) and points off the bench (previous, 33, Dell Curry).

2011

On February 23, 2011, Thornton was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Carl Landry.

On March 14, 2011, he scored a career-high 42 points against the Golden State Warriors.

In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Thornton averaged a team-leading 18.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 34.9 minutes in starting all 51 games he played in.

2014

On January 24, 2014, Thornton tied his career-high of 42 points in an overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers.

On February 19, 2014, Thornton was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Jason Terry and Reggie Evans.

His best game for the Nets came on March 9, as he scored 27 points in a win over the Kings.

On July 10, 2014, Thornton was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal involving the Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On December 7, he scored a season-high 21 points in the Celtics' 101–93 win over the Washington Wizards.

He completed the 2014–15 season with the Suns playing in just nine games.

He did not manage game time in 18 of a possible 27 games with the Suns, largely thanks to an Achilles' tendon injury and being a non-rotation player on a non-playoff team.

2015

On February 19, 2015, Thornton was traded, along with a 2016 first-round pick, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Isaiah Thomas.

On July 25, 2015, Thornton signed with the Houston Rockets.

On December 8, he scored a season-high 32 points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

2016

On February 18, 2016, Thornton and Donatas Motiejūnas were traded to the Detroit Pistons in a three-team trade involving the Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers.

However, four days later, the Pistons rescinded their trade following a failed physical by Motiejūnas.

Thornton didn't play again following his return to Houston, and on February 26, he was waived by the Rockets.

On March 9, 2016, Thornton signed with the Washington Wizards.

Two days later, he made his debut with the Wizards in a 114–93 loss to the Utah Jazz, recording two points, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes off the bench.

On July 28, 2016, Thornton re-signed with the Wizards.

2017

On February 22, 2017, Thornton was traded, along with Andrew Nicholson and a 2017 first round draft pick, to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Bojan Bogdanović and Chris McCullough.

He was waived by the Nets the next day.

On December 13, 2017, Thornton was acquired by the Grand Rapids Drive of the G-League.

2018

On February 4, 2018, Thornton signed with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association.

On December 11, 2018, Thornton was reacquired by the Grand Rapids Drive of the G-League.