Serge Ibaka, the Congalese big man that was drafted #24th overall in last year’s NBA draft, has signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The 6-10, 220lb Ibaka was drafted in 2008 by the Seattle Supersonics before the team moved to Oklahoma City for the 2009 season.

Serge spent last season playing professionally with Ricoh Manresa of the Spanish ACB League.

Originally from Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, the 19-year old Ibaka is an athletic power forward that isn’t afraid of initiating contact and physical play, but still lacks offensive refinement.

Ibaka was named MVP of the 2008 Nike Eurocamp. previous MVPs include Andrea Bargnani, Rudy Fernández, Roko Ukić and Marco Belinelli.

The Oklahoma City Thunder also announced the signing of their 2009 draft picks, guard James Harden and center B.J. Mullens.

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