Brian Oliver

Brian Darnell Oliver (born June 1, 1968) is an American-Italian former professional basketball player. A , shooting guard out of Georgia Tech, he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA in the second round (32nd pick overall) of the 1990 NBA draft. Oliver played four years in the league, mainly with the 76ers from 1990 to 1992 and two brief stints with the Washington Bullets (1994–95) and Atlanta Hawks (1997–98). His best year as a pro came during his rookie year with the Sixers, appearing in 73 games and averaging 3.8 ppg.

Brian Oliver, along with Dennis Scott and Kenny Anderson, formed the famed trio "Lethal Weapon 3" which led the GT basketball team to the final four in 1990. In 1999, he teamed with Manu Ginóbili, Brent Scott and Sydney Johnson to earn promotion for Viola Reggio Calabria from the Italian 2nd Division to the Italian First Division.

Oliver played for the Rockford Lightning of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1992 to 1995. He was selected to the All-CBA First Team in 1994, All-CBA Second Team in 1993 and All-Defensive Team in 1995.