Los Angeles Acquires Former D-Fender Gabriel Hughes
February 2, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release
El Segundo, CA- It was announced today that Los Angeles acquired former D-Fenders center, Gabriel Hughes. To make room on the roster for Hughes, the team has waived forward, Sasha Cuic.
"Hughes was a good contributor to our team last season and I believe that he will be a tremendous asset to our team this season," Coach Chucky Brown commented. "He is a good, tough player and I am confident that he will bring a lot of energy and effort to each game."
Hughes played in 35 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the 2008-09 season, contributing with an average of 8.9 points and 7.2 rebounds. The seven-foot center held a 55.4 percent field goal percentage, while shooting 70.5 percent from the free throw line.
Cuic was acquired by Los Angeles on December 16. The 6-10 forward played in 12 games with the team, averaging 5.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.3 minutes.
The Los Angeles D-Fenders take on the Jam tonight at 7pm in the first of two back to back games at the Bakersfield Jam Events Center. Tune in to the NBA Futurecast at www.nba.com/futurecast to watch your Los Angeles D-Fenders take on the Bakersfield Jam!
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