December 31, 2011

December 31, 2011 3:33 pm ET

Memphis signs Hamed Haddadi (Total value N/A ) (Re-signing)

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31 GP, 2.4 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 0.2 APG

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Memphis brings back Haddadi

Hamed Haddadi is the first Iranian ever to play in the NBA.

December 31, 2011, 3:33 pm

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed Hamed Haddadi, bringing back the Iranian centre.

Haddadi is the first Iranian ever to play in the NBA. The seven-foot-two reserve centre averaged 2.4 points with 2.2 rebounds in 31 games last season for the Grizzlies.

The 26-year-old native of Ahvaz, Iran, has spent the past three seasons with Memphis, averaging 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game in 86 games.

Haddadi led Iran to an 8-1 record at the 2011 FIBA Asian Championship in China, averaging 15.4 points and 11.4 rebounds.

Memphis announced the deal on Saturday.

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