Grizzlies Reassign Hamed Haddadi To D-League's Dakota Wizards
February 17, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Dakota Wizards News Release
BISMARCK, ND, February 17, 2009 - For the second time this season, the Memphis Grizzlies have assigned center Hamed Haddadi to the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards, the club's D-League affiliate, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.
Haddadi will return to Dakota after posting 6.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.55 blocks in 17.7 minutes in 11 games (seven starts) after being assigned to the Wizards on Nov. 24. Memphis recalled the 7-2, 280-pound center on Dec. 24.
The Ahvaz, Iran native recorded two points and one rebound in four minutes in his NBA debut on Dec. 30 vs. Phoenix, becoming the first Iranian-born player to appear in an NBA game. Haddadi has averaged 1.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 3.5 minutes through four games in his rookie season.
Haddadi will wear jersey number 50. In conjunction with Haddadi's assignment the Wizards have released forward Jawann McClellen.
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