Originally Posted by
CDu
Thornton has a lower floor due to his defense and steadiness offensively.
I know this has been beat to death, but TT is our PG. When I watch him play, I see a below average on ball defender (although he is very good off ball). However, as the PG, if he can't guard the primary ballhandler, we are already getting ourselves out of sorts. I see this as a major problem. I am hoping Cook's knee comes back stronger this offseason and he gets some lateral quickness. Watching Craft vs. the Cinci PG (whose name I can't remember) was a great display of on-ball defensive skill and tenacity - something this team sorely lacked all year.
I also don't think there is much steadying about his offensive game. He doesn't create, he just brings the ball up and passes it. He made a few 3s this year, but its obvious that, as the season wore on, other teams identified him as the clear cut weakest link on offense and begged him to beat them (which he didnt - except Kansas)
My Quick Smells Like French Toast.