Branden Dawson/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers on Wednesday announced they have signed Branden Dawson, who was chosen 56th in the recent NBA draft. The Clippers purchased his rights from the New Orleans Pelicans late the night of the draft.
Dawson, out of Michigan State, is a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward. He averaged 12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds in four games during the recently completed Orlando Pro Summer League.
Dawson averaged 11.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in his senior season at Michigan State and was named second-team All-Big Ten.