35-Year-Old Big Man With 842 NBA Games Kelly Olynyk Joins BC Rome, Wearing No. 22
Kelly Olynyk, a 13-season NBA veteran, will play for Italy's BC Rome. He will compete in Serie A and the EuroCup, wearing No. 22. The contract terms were not disclosed.
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"I'm very happy to join this opportunity and the BC Rome project." Those were Kelly Olynyk's first words through the club. On October 3, 2026, BC Rome officially announced his signing. A 35-year-old big man who lasted 13 seasons in the NBA has chosen Europe. The decision came after his playing time shrank to 8.6 minutes per game in his final season.
Kelly Olynyk, 35: A 211cm Big Man Born in Toronto
Olynyk is a player of Ukrainian descent who was born in Toronto, Canada, on April 19, 1991. As of the announcement date, he is 35 years old and a 211cm power forward and center. He was selected 13th overall by Dallas in the 2013 draft and was immediately traded to Boston.
After that, the moves kept coming. From Boston, Miami, Utah and Toronto to San Antonio, he has played for 8 teams in the NBA alone. In 2020, during his time in Miami, he also reached the NBA Finals. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he served as captain of the Canadian national team.
Olynyk's Career: 842 Games, 3.2 Points in His Final Season
Sportsnet reported that Olynyk's career NBA regular-season averages are 9.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists, with a 36.9% three-point percentage. His appearances total 842 regular-season games, a figure that does not include the playoffs. In the 2025-26 season, he managed only 8.6 minutes and 3.2 points per game over 42 games.
| Category | Regular-Season Games | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBA Career (13 seasons) | 842 games | 9.8 | 5.0 |
| 2025-26 Season (San Antonio) | 42 games | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Ratio to Career Average | - | About 33% | 36% |
His scoring was about 33% of his career average (3.2÷9.8) and his rebounding was 36% (1.8÷5.0), both career lows. The numbers also differed between outlets. Gazzetta put his career total at 852 games, and RotoWire listed 41 games for his final season. This article follows the club's announcement.
BC Rome Competes in Serie A and the EuroCup
His new stage is Serie A, Italy's top domestic league. BasketEurope reported that BC Rome also plays in the EuroCup, a European club competition. The club's co-owner is the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic.
The team is coached by Alessandro Magro (43), the club's first head coach. In the signing announcement, Magro said Olynyk's outside shooting and passing would help the team. He also expressed the expectation that Olynyk would adapt quickly to the team's tactics.
Olynyk's No. 22 and Visa Process: Rome Contract Terms Undisclosed
The jersey number he received in Rome is No. 22. When the announcement was made on October 3, he was going through the visa process to enter Italy. His actual arrival and debut have not yet been confirmed. The club also did not disclose the contract terms.
| Team | Period | Total (US dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2017-18 to 2020-21 (4 years) | 50 million |
| Detroit | 2021-22 to 2023-24 (3 years) | 37,195,122 |
| Toronto | 2024-25 to 2025-26 (2 years) | 26.25 million |
| BC Rome | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
Spotrac tallied his 2025-26 salary at $13,445,122. His career NBA earnings accumulated through 2025 are $124.91 million, which does not include his final-season salary. All of the figures above are from his NBA-era contracts.
Olynyk is a player who endured 13 seasons while moving across 8 teams. When his playing time shrank, he chose Rome. The regular-season record he leaves in the NBA is 842 games.
Related Official Sites
- BC Rome Official Website — Check the club's official announcements and game schedule
- Italian Lega Basket Serie A Official Website — Standings and schedule for the domestic league where Olynyk will play
- NBA Kelly Olynyk Official Stats Page — Original NBA regular-season career statistics
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