The latter was the case for Boston 's No. 45 overall pick in Marcus Thornton knowing his odds of making a roster with a crowded backcourt were slim - to - none .
Marcus Thornton inked a deal to play in Australia this week .
The latter was the case for Boston 's No. 45 overall pick in Marcus Thornton , who inked a deal to play in Australia this week , knowing his odds of making a roster with a crowded backcourt were slim - to - none .