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 a retired professional basketball player. He is from the United States but also has Italian nationality. Brian played as a shooting guard. He was 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall and weighed 210 pounds (95 kg).
Brian was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1990 NBA draft. He was the 32nd player picked overall. He played four years in the NBA. His best year was his first with the 76ers. He played in 73 games and scored about 3.8 points per game.
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College Basketball Star
Brian Oliver went to Georgia Tech for college. He played basketball there from 1986 to 1990. He was a very important player for the team.
The "Lethal Weapon 3" Trio
At Georgia Tech, Brian was part of a famous trio. This group was called "Lethal Weapon 3." The other two players were Dennis Scott and Kenny Anderson. Together, they led the Georgia Tech basketball team to a big achievement. In 1990, they reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. This is a major event in college basketball.
Professional Career
After college, Brian Oliver began his professional basketball journey. He played for teams in the NBA and also internationally. His career lasted from 1990 to 2007.
Playing in the NBA
Brian spent most of his NBA time with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for them from 1990 to 1992. He also had short periods with two other NBA teams. He played for the Washington Bullets in 1994 and the Atlanta Hawks in 1997.
International Basketball
After his time in the NBA, Brian Oliver played basketball in other countries. He played for many teams in Italy. He also played in Israel and Greece.
Success in Italy
In 1999, Brian played for a team called Viola Reggio Calabria in Italy. He helped this team achieve a great success. Along with players like Manu Ginóbili, he helped the team get promoted. They moved from the Italian 2nd Division to the top Italian First Division. This was a big step up for the team.
Family Life
Brian Oliver's family also has basketball talent. His son, JP Tokoto, is also a professional basketball player. JP was also drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, just like his father. He has played basketball in many countries around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Brian Oliver para niños
