Thursday, August 20, 2009

Mark Blount joins the Timberwolves Roster

Mark Blount playing for the Miami Heat
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they have traded Quentin Richardson to the Miami Heat for nine-year NBA Veteran Mark Blount. Quentin Richardson was originally acquired by the Timberwolves on July 20th from the L.A. Clippers.



Mark Blount is a 7 foot, Center who has played 605 career games. His career includes time in Boston, Denver, Minnesota and Miami. He was originally a 1997 NBA Draft pick by Seattle and was taken 54th overall. Blount averages 8.2 points per game and 4.6 rebounds per game. His experience in the NBA and facing large crowds will help him be a leader on the young Timberwolves roster this winter.




Welcome to Minnesota Mark!

1 comment:

Timberwolves Fan said...

I think he was a great addition to the T-Wolves Roster, any idea if Rubio will have issues with him, like he has seemed to have with EVERYONE/THING else in MN?