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The Atlanta Hawks on Thursday signed guards Kenny Anderson and Jon Barry. The two were teammates on Georgia Tech's 1991-92 team.

Anderson, a 13-year veteran of seven NBA teams and a one-time starter in the All-Star Game (1994), participated in 44 games (he started in 31 contests) last season with the Central Division champion Indiana Pacers, tossing in 6.0 points and delivering 2.8 assists. In 20 minutes of action per game, he connected on 44.1% of his shots from the field and 72.9% from the charity stripe. He brings career averages of 13.0 points, 6.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds to the Hawks (.421 FG%, .345 3FG%, .791 FT%).

“This is great,” said Anderson, “this move brings me back to where I started. Naturally, I followed the Hawks during my days at Georgia Tech and watched many of their games at The Omni, and also had the chance to play there with the Yellow Jackets. Atlanta’s my home away from home and I am excited about it.

“I’m getting the opportunity to play with two of the guys I’ve played with before, with Antoine Walker (in Boston) and Al Harrington (in Indiana), and that will make this transition a good one for me. I think the fans will embrace my return to the local basketball scene. I got a lot of love from them during my two years at Georgia Tech and I expect them to do the same as I become a member of the Hawks.”

A scrappy player who has the ability to knock down jumpers from long-range, Barry has appeared in 732 games and brings career averages of 5.7 points and 2.2 rebounds to Atlanta. He is a lifetime .388 three-point shooter who has played for seven teams since he was selected in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft (21st pick overall) by the Boston Celtics. He averaged 16.6 points in two seasons with the Yellow Jackets (1990-92).

“Jon will be a great addition to our roster,” said Knight. “He is a proven veteran, and a familiar face to local fans, with extensive playoff experience who brings a great deal of leadership to the squad. He also has the ability to knock down shots from the perimeter and that will serve us well.”

Barry is 35 years old. Anderson is 33 (and will be 34 by the regular season start). Barry can be counted on to come off the bench and hit three-pointers. Anderson is a great passer and has the point guard skills to dish the rock and make a functional offense work.