Brian Darnell Oliver (born June 1, 1968) is an American-Italian[1] 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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Italian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Smyrna Campbell (Smyrna, Georgia) |
| College | Georgia Tech (1986–1990) |
| NBA draft | 1990: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1990–2007 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 31, 2 |
| 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) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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.[2] 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.[3][4]
Oliver's son, JP Tokoto, is a professional basketball player who was also drafted by the 76ers and has played internationally.[5]
References
edit- ^ BRIAN OLIVER basketball profile Nationality: USA-Italian.
- ^ "Ramblinwreck.com "Lethal Weapon 3" article". Archived from the original on October 18, 2007. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
- ^ Tomlinson, Brett (November 21, 2007). "The Captain Returns: Basketball's Sydney Johnson '97 has been 'a coach all along'". Princeton Alumni Weekly. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ Player Bio: Brian Oliver – GEORGIA TECH OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
- ^ Wildie, Tom (October 18, 2017). "Perth Wildcats import JP Tokoto continues family sporting legacy". ABC News. Retrieved April 28, 2023.