Thornton re-signs at Penarol

Al Thornton

Penarol Mar del Plata (La Liga) confirmed in their roster experienced 42-year old American forward Al Thornton (203cm-97kg-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) for new 2026-27 season. He played there last season. In 38 La Liga games he had 13.2ppg and 3.6rpg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week.
The previous (2025) summer he played at Reales de La Vega (LNB) in Dominican Rep. league.
In 2007 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in first round (14th overall). The former Florida State University standout is in his 20th (!!!) season in pro basketball.
He is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in ten different countries. Thornton tasted the life as a pro basketball player in Asia, Latin America and of course North America. He has played professionally in China (Guangsha Lions), Japan (Magic), Philippines (Warriors), Puerto Rico (Brujos), Uruguay (Aguada and Olimpia), Venezuela (Trotamundos and Gaiteros), NBA (GS Warriors, LA Clippers and Washington Wizards), South Korea (Sonicboom) and Big3 (3's Company).
Among many awards Thornton's team was regular season runner-up in Uruguay LUB in 2019. Thornton was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian League Honorable Mention in 2025.
He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Penarol.