http://www.iran**********/News/ArticleView/Default.asp?NewsCode=29669&NewsKind=Sport Iranian star to join NBA galaxy Sunday, February 13, 2005 LONDON, Feb 13 (IranMania) - Neither pigs flew nor the hell froze over, but an Iranian does join NBA within the next two months. The Iranian tower is 7 feet 5 inches, 260 pounds, with an 8-foot wingspan. He is a shot blocker with a soft shooting touch. He can grab the rim flat-footed and dunk on his tiptoe. He is a kid from historical city Isfahan, Iran -- Jaber Rouzbahani. Born on May 10, 1986, Rouzbahani started playing less than four years ago and now plays for Isfahan`s Zob Ahan. The Iranian teen played Yao Ming in an Asian tournament last year and held him to 15 points -- about half of what Yao was averaging in the tourney. Rouzbahani played at the World Junior Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, last summer in front of NBA scouts, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds per game and an eye-opening 7 blocks, leading the entire tournament. He worked with Ansar Alameen, an NBA skill development coach, last year. His biggest obstacles are learning English and developing his body and skills. What stands out most about Rouzbahani, besides the obvious size, is his infectious smile and a great personality, which shines through despite the language barrier. "I underwent all NBA tests," Rouzbahani told IRNA Sunday adding "I have to register at San Francisco University to be able to play in NBA league. The enrollment takes me two months. "My presence in NBA will help my teammates find their way into the world`s most prestigious basketball league."
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Oh...that's ALL? LOL. Tall dudes like that with pituitary disorders usually don't fair to well athletically.
Would do well in Houston. Deke could teach him all he knows and he would replace him as backup C when he retires...
Of course, to say he is a Yao ming is a silly comparison. Closer to Bol or (high upside) deke. But I actually havea reasonably optimistic opinion of him compared to other giants floating around. He can swat, probably, as long as he stays healthy. Some of the other big guys do not have obvious role.
Just how well did the Korean kid played so far? That was suppose to be the next big asia giant to make it in the NBa.
