Bobcats sign DA

Derek Anderson lands with Bobcats
Posted: Tuesday November 28, 2006 1:52PM; Updated: Tuesday November 28, 2006 1:52PM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats added depth to their backcourt Tuesday by signing veteran swingman Derek Anderson.

The move was made to help lessen the load for point guards Raymond Felton and Brevin Knight. Anderson has experience playing point guard, shooting guard and small forward.

"That versatility was definitely a factor so he can spell the guys at the point and also do some scoring," Bobcats coach and general manager Bernie Bickerstaff said. "He can take some pressure off our young wings."

Charlotte will be the seventh team for the 32-year-old Anderson, who was selected 13th overall by Cleveland in the 1997 draft. The former Kentucky star averaged 8.1 points with Houston and Miami last season, but wasn't re-signed by the Heat.

"This was a better situation than the other offers I had," Anderson said. "I wanted to find the best fit for me. It's a matter of using my skills to help the team out."

The Bobcats created a roster spot for Anderson on Monday when they waived guard Alan Anderson.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/nba/11/28/bobcats.derek.anderson.ap/index.html?eref=si_nba

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I used to like DA but I watched him play poorly in Portland too long and he really sucks so bad now he is hard to respect.

I cant believe they would sign DA and poor Devin Brown can't find a gig...........

interesting move by the Bobcats. but I dont think DA will be able to help them much.

DA will be a bench warmer for the Bobcats.

I guess he just want to pass the time untill he retires.

SpursFanIsrael wrote:DA will be a bench warmer for the Bobcats.

I guess he just want to pass the time untill he retires.

"LOYALTY"