Cezary Trybanski Signs With the Raptors
October 3, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., October 3, 2006 - Tulsa 66ers center Cezary Trybanski has signed a free agent contract with the Toronto Raptors. Trybanski will attend the Raptor's training camp and have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
"I am extremely excited to have this opportunity with the Raptors," said Trybanski. "Playing with the 66ers and working with Coach Meyer was a great experience for me, and it really helped me develop my game and be prepared for this opportunity in Toronto. I am going to keep working hard and do all I can to help the team."
Trybanski joined the 66ers in November of 2005 and quickly made his mark with the team, starting 15 of 45 games. He averaged 3.6 points, three rebounds and shot 71 percent from the free throw line. The 7-2, 235 pound center has appeared in 22 games with three teams (Memphis, Phoenix and New York) during his first two NBA seasons. He also became the first-ever Polish-born NBA player when he debuted versus Minnesota (11/15/02).
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Following his strong campaign with the 66ers, Trybanski was invited to play in NBA Summer Leagues, but had to decline due to a broken hand that has since fully recovered.
Trybanski played in his native Poland for MKS Pruszkow in 2001-02, averaging 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 22 games. He shot an impressive 52.4 percent from the field and 62.9 percent from the free throw line. Trybanski was also a member of the Polish National Team in 2002.
The Tulsa 66ers tip off their sophomore season with back-to-back home games against the Arkansas RimRockers Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25 at Expo Square Pavilion. Both games begin at 7 p.m. Nineteen of the 66ers' 24 home games will be held on Friday or Saturday nights, allowing Tulsa families the opportunity to see professional basketball when it best fits their schedules. For ticket information, log on to tulsa66ers.com or call the ticket office at (918) 585-8444.
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