WashingtonWizards.com: How’s your summer gone so far? Al Thornton: It’s been pretty busy. This is an important year for our team. We are trying to turn things around. I’ve just been busy working. I have been out in Los Angeles and Las Vegas just trying to get as much work in as possible. WW.com: What have you been working on this summer? AT: I’ve been working on my body and my ball-handling. Just trying to round out my game and work on all aspects of my game. That’s the main thing just to continue to grow. WW.com: You decided to work out with the team for Summer League mini-camp. What did you take away from your time with the rest of the young guys on the team? AT: It was great. My main reason for coming was to build chemistry and camaraderie with the guys I’m going to be playing with next season. Then I went out to Summer League and had the chance to watch those guys play. WW.com: What were your thoughts on the team’s play during Summer League? AT: I think they really played well. They played well together. The chemistry was good. They really got after it on the defensive end and that’s the thing that impressed me. At times the offense was out of sync and you expect that, but they really got after it on the defensive end and got up and down in transition. Overall I think they played well. Read more: http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/thornton_100819.html
