Friday, December 18, 2009

Former Husky Kevin Ollie Signs With Thunder

Free agent Kevin Ollie signed with the Thunder on Saturday, his 11th team entering his 13th NBA season. Ollie appeared in 29 games in 2002-03 for Seattle, which moved to Oklahoma City before last season.

Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Ollie brings "experience, leadership and professionalism" to the team. The Thunder finished 23-59 last season, 31 games behind Denver and Portland in the NBA Northwest.

The former UConn guard (1991-95) averaged 4.0 points, 2.3 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 17 minutes last season in 50 games, including 21 starts, with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ollie, 36, has appeared in 637 career games, averaging 2.3 assists, 3.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 15.8 minutes.

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