Brian Oliver (basketball, born 1968) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Italian |
| High school | Smyrna Campbell (Smyrna, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia Tech (1986–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1990–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1992 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1992–1993 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1994 | Washington Bullets |
| 1994–1995 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1995–1996 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 1996–1997 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 1997–1998 | Polti Cantù |
| 1998 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1998–1999 | Apollon Patras |
| 1999–2000 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 2001–2003 | Pallacanestro Messina |
| 2003–2004 | Coop Nordest Trieste |
| 2004–2005 | Upea Capo d'Orlando |
| 2005–2006 | Carifabriano |
| 2007 | Cimberio Novara |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 389 (3.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 123 (1.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 114 (1.0 apg) |
Brian Darnell Oliver (born June 1, 1968) is an American-Italian retired professional basketball player. A 6' 4" (1.93 m) and 210 lb (95 kg) shooting guard out of Georgia Tech, he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA in the second round (32nd pick overall) of the 1990 NBA draft. Oliver played four years in the league, mainly with the 76ers from 1990 to 1992 and two brief stints with the Washington Bullets (1994–95) and Atlanta Hawks (1997–98). His best year as a pro came during his rookie year with the Sixers, appearing in 73 games and averaging 3.8 ppg.
Brian Oliver, along with Dennis Scott and Kenny Anderson, formed the famed trio "Lethal Weapon 3" which led the GT basketball team to the final four in 1990. In 1999, he teamed with Manu Ginóbili, Brent Scott and Sydney Johnson to earn promotion for Viola Reggio Calabria from the Italian 2nd Division to the Italian First Division.
Oliver's son, JP Tokoto, is a professional basketball player who was also drafted by the 76ers and has played internationally.
See also
In Spanish: Brian Oliver para niños
