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Griz sign Iranian center Haddadi : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal

Upside and Motor found this 8/28/2008 on commercialappeal.com

The Grizzlies have completed the much-anticipated signing of Iranian center Hamed Haddadi, who led all 2008 Olympians in rebounding and blocks during pool play. The 7-2, 254-pound big man was a free agent and was cleared to play for the NBA after U.S. government officials resolved immigration issues. Haddadi, 23, was the only player to average a double-double (16.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 ...