Kelly Olynyk joins BC Roma after 13 NBA seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Kelly Olynyk has signed with BC Roma, an Italian team co-founded by Luka Doncic, following 13 seasons in the NBA. Olynyk played for several teams during his NBA career, including the Boston Celtics, where he gained popularity for his playoff performances. The 35-year-old averaged 9.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game over his career, and expressed excitement about the opportunity to play in Europe after exploring options to return to the NBA.
- •Olynyk spent the first four seasons with the Boston Celtics.
- •He averaged 9.5 points and 4.7 rebounds during his time in Boston.
- •Olynyk has nearly $120 million in career earnings.
- •He joins former NBA players on the BC Roma roster.
- •He contributed significantly in the 2017 NBA Playoffs for the Celtics.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Celtics Fan Favorite Leaves NBA After 13 Seasons for Luka Doncic's Italian Team
"The former Celtics big man has found an intriguing new home overseas.
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