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The first New Zealander signed by a United States NBA side nine years ago, Sean Marks, has been signed by the New Orleans Hornets.
The 2.08m Marks moved to the United States in 1992 to play for the University of California.
Most recently with the Phoenix Suns, Marks played in 19 games during the 2007-08 season, shooting 53.5 per cent (23-of-43) from the field and averaging 3.1 points per contest. He scored in 13 of 19 appearances, including a season-high 16 points and career-high 13 rebounds in the Suns' season finale against Portland.
