It's Official: Norris Cole back in the NBA, signs with Thunder;

Cole checking out Dunbar -  Trotwood game recently
 (Courtesy of Dayton HS Sports)

Norris Cole name has been thrown around a lot in the Ohio area, especially in the Cleveland and Dayton area as a guy who should be on a NBA roster.

Right now.

In the fall Cole shocked the hoop world when he decided to take a deal to go over in China. He averaged over 10 points and 4 assists a game in 23 starts and 46 games played with the Pelicans last season.
 
  While most thought this would doom his career, it merely was a business decision that would benefit the Cole brand tenfold.

  Cole knew that he wasn't going to get the contract he wanted, so he took a risk, and took the offer across the water and snatched up a cool 5 million, all the while establishing his clothing brand, and staying on the NBA Radar.

 While most thought he'd end up in the Land after it was clear the Cavaliers were in search of the PG, it was Deron Williams who grabbed that spot.

 So without hesitation, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed the 2-time NBA Champion for the rest of the season.

While his salary will be pro-rated, he will now get a chance to play alongside a guy who is the frontrunner for MVP In Russell Westbrook.

And don't be surprised that by playoff time Cole is playing alongside the Future MVP when it comes to crunch time.

 Cole wit fit seamlessly with the team, being the ultimate glue guy, & dont be suprised as you could see a blossoming Cole come into his own.
 

There was a Cole sighting at the Dunbar - Trotwood match-up a while back, but nothing was said about the options of coming back to the NBA.

Cole will join fellow Dayton Alum and Trotwood legend Chris Wright as local guys on the Oklahoma City roster.