Both Darren Collison (now an Indiana Pacer) and Marcus Thornton have a shot to make the leap to stardom in 2010-2011, but who else made our list of the best emerging players?

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Although key injuries doomed Jeff Bower’s only season as an NBA head coach, they indirectly strengthened his credentials as an evaluator of talent. The New Orleans Hornets announced on Tuesday that Bower, who oversaw the acquisition and development of rookies Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton, would be stepping down as head coach but retaining his post as general manager …

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The New Orleans Hornets have decided to hold second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton out of the remaining three games of the Las Vegas summer league.

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The New Orleans Hornets have decided to hold second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton out of the remaining three games of the Las Vegas summer league.

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LAS VEGAS — Hornets second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton suffered a bruised left shin in Sundays loss to the Miami Heat and will not play for the remainder of the Hornets summer league schedule that includes three more games. Thornton…

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LAS VEGAS — Its already apparent New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams has a preference for running pick-and-roll plays.

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He’s expected to compete with Marcus Thornton for starting spot

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LAS VEGAS – Had some computer problems but everything appears to be worked out. SECOND QUARTER The Hornets have had some problems cutting off drive penetrations.  They are leading 31-27 with 5:06 remaining.

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NEW ORLEANS New Orleans Hornets guard Marcus Thornton is ready to get back to work as he tries to build on his impressive rookie season.

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Children never fail to bring a smile to the face of Marcus Thornton and Tuesday morning at Pelican Park in Mandeville, La., big, toothy grins were the norm.

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Last year was a struggle for the Hornets.

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During the Hornets Thank You Fans rally on April 16, Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton addressed the crowd from a stage in Fulton Square, only a few blocks from where the rookies established themselves as among the premier first-year NBA players.

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Appearances by Collison, Thornton Highlight Thank You Fans Rally

Hornets guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton were named to the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie squads the NBA announced today. Collison earned First Team honors, while Thornton was named to the Second Team.

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Hornets Guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton Earn All-Rookie Honors

Hornets.com continues its look back at the 2009-10 season with player-by-player analysis. Acquired in a draft-night trade with Miami, Marcus Thornton significantly outperformed his draft position, establishing himself as a potent offensive player.

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2009-10 Season In Review: Marcus Thornton