Why Derryck Thornton’s “Uncle” is the One He Should Really Worry About After Twitter Rant

Carolina Blitz reported last week that there was a rumor that Duke point guard Derryck Thornton planned to transfer.  Sunday, the rumor was confirmed and Thornton’s uncle/trainer took to twitter to blast the basketball program and its coaches.

What a tacky attempt at getting attention and twitter followers.  If Mark Edwards was really worried about his “nephew’s” future he wouldn’t bring negative attention to an already sensitive situation.  This type of recklessness will follow a player.  Recruits and general managers will remember this rant when they’re looking at Thornton as a NBA prospect.  NO professional organization wants to worry about a member of a player’s family or entourage going on social media rants.

I wish Thornton the best.  I’m sure where ever he goes he will do well, but he has to keep his people in check.  Maybe “Uncle,” and not the Duke coaches, is really the one  he should worry about using him.

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