About Ramon Sessions

September 16, 2009 at 3:15AM

ABOUT RAMON SESSIONS

The Timberwolves introduced their newest acquisition, guard Ramon Sessions, at a Target Center news conference on Tuesday. Here's a closer look at the third-year NBA player:

Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C. • College: Nevada-Reno

Age: 23 (born April 11, 1986) • Height/weight: 6-3, 190 pounds

Drafted: 56th overall, 2007 (Milwaukee)

2008-09 stats: Averaged 12.4 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds.

Did you know: His first name is pronounced "ra-MAHN" and he has never swallowed a pill before.

The quote (about joining a new team): "I meet the guys today for the first time and it was a great feeling and a great vibe. I am looking forward to it."

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Jim Souhan

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Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings.

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