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Article: Sonics ship Thomas to Spurs
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- February 21, 2008
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SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs acquired veteran forward
Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night for
guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round
draft pick.
The 6-foot-9 Thomas, in his 13th NBA season, gives the defending
NBA champions much-needed size to complement Tim Duncan. In 42 games
with the SuperSonics, the former Texas Christian star averaged 7.5
points and 8.8 rebounds.
"We need things that they don't and they need things that may not
fit here right now," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said.
"Hopefully the addition of Kurt will strengthen our playoff push."
The SuperSonics acquired the 35-year-old Thomas from Phoenix in
July. Thomas, ...
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