Warriors News: Scottie Pippen's Nephew Kavion Signs Contract with GSW

The Golden State Warriors have added depth in the post with the signing of center Kavion Pippen, the team announced Monday. 

Pippen, the nephew of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, went undrafted last June after averaging 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game in two seasons at Southern Illinois.

The Warriors are desperate for frontcourt depth with Willie Cauley-Stein out for at least a month with a foot strain and Kevon Looney and Alen Smailagic also dealing with injuries.

"We had a workout yesterday with a few guys. That'll be decided sometime in the next few days," head coach Steve Kerr said Saturday, per Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. "... We are in a tough spot at that center position—not just in terms of the season 2 ½ weeks from now, but just training camp."

Hasheem Thabeet was reportedly among the group that worked out with the team, per Letourneau, but the squad decided to go with Pippen.

The 6'10", 245-pound center proved to be a difference-maker on the defensive end in college, totaling 2.0 blocks per game his senior year while leading the team with a 96.2 defensive rating and 4.7 defensive box plus/minus, per Sports Reference.

Golden State could use help on that end of the court after losing top perimeter defenders like Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala, while Klay Thompson remains out with a knee injury.

At the very least, Pippen can provide the squad with an extra body during training camp and preseason games until the team is back to full strength.