"We are a Forgotten People": An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice By Dave Zirin in January 2010 * Source: Olden Polynice played center in the NBA for 15 seasons. During that time, he distinguished himself as more than a hardnosed rebounder. He was the most visible Haitian athlete Haiti (also known as ) File:Flag of Haiti.svg in the history of the United States. In 1993, Polynice was the first U.S. athlete to ever join a hunger strike during the season to protest the treatment of H.I.V. positive Haitian refugees imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay. IN 2010, Polynice lives in Los Angeles and runs the Olden Polynice Hoop Foundation. He calls himself "an activist for Haiti (also known as ) File:Flag of Haiti.svg until the day I die.... whether it's chic or not." Dave Zirin spoke with hi