Los Angeles D-Fender Courtney Fortson Signs with Los Angeles Clippers
Published on January 16, 2012 under NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2012 ? The Los Angeles Clippers today signed guard Courtney Fortson of the Los Angeles D-Fenders for the 15th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 NBA Development League season. Fortson joins 95 other NBA players with NBA D-League experience.
Fortson (5-11, 185, Arkansas) has appeared in 17 games for the D-Fenders this season, averaging 15.9 points, 5.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds. He has scored in double digits 12 times, including an NBA D-League career high 30 points in a 104-97 win over the Mad Ants in Fort Wayne on Dec. 30.
Fortson, who rejoins the Clippers after a stint in the team's training camp in December, is expected to be available this afternoon when the team hosts the New Jersey Nets at the STAPLES Center.
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