Brian Skinner Returns Home To Clippers

Brian Skinner, 32, returns to his roots in the NBA. He spent his first 3 seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. Since then he has played for 6 different teams. The Clippers will the the 3rd team to bring Brian back to town after a departure. The Bucks had him in 03 and brought him back in 06. The Sixers had him in 02 and brought him back in 04. Never a star but always the reliable role player, he never wore out his welcome. He last played for the Clippers in 01 and after a long jouney through the NBA returns to where it all started. His career numbers are 5 PPG and 5 RPG in 18 minutes while shooting 50% from the floor. Unfortunately his free throw shooting percentage is barely above his field goal percentage. By waiving Josh Powell to make room for Brian, the Clippers gave up a young power forward with potential for a veteran who is a proven commodity. He will mostly back up Marcus Camby, but is capable of doing some duty a center if Jordan isn't ready to back up Kaman....