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Why Thornton might head Down Under

ESPN.com | July 22, 2015

Related Topics: Australia, Boston Celtics, Marcus Thornton (basketball, born 1987), National Basketball League (Australia), Grant Jerrett

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Boston Celtics rookie Marcus Thornton will likely start his pro career in Australia. Bart Young/NBAE/Getty Images
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Boston Celtics second-round draft pick Marcus Thornton appears close to inking a deal to start his professional career in Australia, which would buck a trend of stash players chasing better money in Europe.

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