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 Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject: Bobcats Sign Othella Harrington |
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats added an experienced veteran to their frontcourt Wednesday, signing forward Othella Harrington. Terms were not disclosed.
A 10-year veteran, Harrington spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bulls. He was made expendable in Chicago with the signing of Ben Wallace and arrival of rookie Tyrus Thomas, leading to his release earlier this month.
"Othella complements our team well and is a veteran player who can serve as a mentor to our younger players in the frontcourt," Bobcats coach and general manager Bernie Bickerstaff said. "He brings the toughness that we have displayed in our first two seasons and he understands his role in the team concept on both ends of the floor."
The 6-9, 235-pound Harrington joins a frontcourt that includes Sean May, Emeka Okafor, Primoz Brezec and first-round pick Adam Morrison.
"I am looking forward to a great season and jelling with the young guys," Harrington said. "I always admired how hard they played."
Harrington averaged 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 72 games last season.
Joining his fifth team, Harrington has career averages of 7.7 points and 4.6 points in 661 games.
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