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PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) Olden Polynice, the NBA veteran signed by the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent in August, said he is impressed by his team's progress midway through their training.
``In a training camp that you don't have injuries, that's a surprise,'' said the 38-year-old Polynice, who played with the Harlem Globetrotters last season and was a member of the Clippers from 1990 to 1992.
``Number one, the guys came into camp in great shape and number two, Mike (Dunleavy) is doing such a good job of giving us stuff that's conducive to what we're trying to do,'' said the 14-year pro.
``But when guys come in in shape, when guys are healthy and ready to play, it makes a big difference,'' he added.
Since the first full squad practice, the team has concentrated on running and conditioning, and Dunleavy has spent most of the time teaching.
Polynice said although the process is slow, he sees the team learning quickly in evening scrimmages.
``I feel great being out here,'' said Polynice who has spent time in Settle, Detroit, Sacramento and Utah. ``I'm blessed to be back in the NBA. I have nothing to be complaining about.''