Fenerbahce announces Thabo Sefolosha

Turkish champion Fenerbahce Ulker strengthened itself on the wings with the signing of Thabo Sefolosha, who is among the game's premier defensive players. Sefolosha (1.99 meters, 27 years old) arrives from Oklahoma City of the NBA, where he averaged 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 79 games as a starter last season. He has played a total of five seasons in the NBA between Chicago and Oklahoma City and appeared in 367 regular season games. Sefolosha began his professional career with Tege Riviera Basket in his native Switzerland before joining Elan Chalon in France. He spent two seasons there between 2003 and 2005 and took part in the Eurocup both seasons. Sefolosha moved to Angelico Biella in Italy for the 2005-06 campaign and then signed with Chicago the following summer. He was named to the NBA's All-Defensive second team for the 2009-10 season. Sefolosha also plays for the Swiss national team.