With Corey Maggette heading into free agency this summer, the Clippers are very happy to be enjoying tremendous production from rookie Al Thornton, according to the Los Angeles Times.

"I think the main thing is that I am feeling good out there," Thornton said. "I am able to slow down and read plays. I'm not in as big of a rush as I was in the early part of the year. My teammates trust me and Coach [Mike Dunleavy] puts me in good situations."

"He's got a lot to learn," Dunleavy said. "He's doing like he should. A notch here. Down a little bit. A notch here. He's growing. He's growing all the time. He's an explosive scorer. When he's going good, he's a tough guy to stop for anybody."