The rookies did their part for the Los Angeles Clippers this season

Blogged under General, Bloglockers, Rookie Reports, Front Page by alleyoop on Wednesday 21 May 2008 at 5:08 pm

The Clippers were very happy with their first round pick, forward, Al Thornton of Florida State. Thornton played a lot last season due to the injury to Elton Brand that caused him to miss most of last season. Thornton played in 79 games (31 starts) for the Clippers this season and he averaged 27.3 minutes, 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Thornton will have a big role in the future for the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers might have found something in forward Nick Fazekas who they signed after he was released by the Mavericks and he played pretty well. Fazekas played in 22 games (0 starts) with the Clippers this season and he averaged 11.8 minutes, 4.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. He also shot a fantastic 57.1% from the floor for the Clippers. Fazekas played in 26 games (0 starts) for the Clippers & Mavericks this season and he averaged 10.3 minutes, 4.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. He shot 56.1% from the floor for the season. He might get an expanded role on the Clippers next season.

Forward Marcus Williams got a cup of coffee with the Clippers this season after he was cut loose by the Spurs. Williams played in 10 games (0 starts) for the Clippers this season and he averaged 3.4 minutes, 1.0 point, 1.2 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Williams played in 11 games (0 starts) for the Spurs & Clippers this season and he averaged 3.3 minutes, 0.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.

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