Hamed Haddadi will become the first Iranian to play in the NBA

Memphis Grizzlies hired last week to be first Iranian in the best league in the world of basketball, the NBA. It's Hamed Haddadi, a player of 23 years who led Iran in rebounding and caps in the last Olympics in Beijing.

After some problems at the end Hamed Haddadi can fulfill his dream and travel to America to mingle among the greats. His letter, the Olympic Games, where he averaged 16.6 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in five games that he played his selection (all lost). Hamed Haddadi is a center of 2.18 meters high and weighing 115 kg, which will require a new obstacle to Marc Gasol, who must prove himself before a rival in the paint to earn the minutes.

"We are delighted to have recruited Hamed Haddadi," said Chris Wallace, chief of operations for the Memphis Grizzlies. "It's a very young center who was very productive as a scorer, rebounder and blocked shots in the summer league in Salt Lake City, in the Olympic Games and the FIBA tournament before the Games. "

Hamed Haddadi counts among his achievements having scored 31 points and 10 rebounds in the final Asian 2007 in Japan to Lebanon, where Iran ultimately won the tournament (which is why participating in the Olympics). Hamed Haddadi was not selected in the 2004 draft, but its more than 14 points and 10 rebounds averaged summer league have decided to moguls Grizzlies.