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The first Vilnius Legionnaire “Rytas” arrived in Lithuania on Wednesday evening. The American Demetrius Jackson landed in the capital.
The other two Vilnius foreigners, Andrew Goudelock and Chris McCullough, will join the team a bit later, but Jackson has already managed to communicate with them.
“I spoke with Andrew and Chris. These are two good players, I have played with Chris before so I am very happy to be able to compete with them and win.
I spoke to Chris a couple of days ago. We are ready. The most beautiful episodes, productions, productive transfers … ”- Jackson arrived in Vilnius and performed.
Martin Geben, with whom the 25-year-old played together in college, told the basketball player about Lithuania.
“At the University of Notre Dame, I had a teammate, Martin Geben, who now plays for another Lithuanian team. He told me a lot. I hope I can visit the city and immerse myself in this experience.
Physically and psychologically, I am ready. I prepared my thoughts and my body, ”said Jackson, who will only be able to join the team after receiving a negative coronavirus test.
2016 The 25-year-old, called up by the Boston Celtics in the 45th squad, represented the Rockets and 76ers for the first two years of his career.
In total, the athlete played 26 games in the NBA and averaged 1.9 points, bounced 0.7 balls and gave 0.7 assists.
2019-2020 In the NBA G season, Jackson defended the South Bay Lakers. In four games played, the American registered 10 points and 5.5 assists in the transfer statistics.
Vilnius residents will play their first official match in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) on September 19, when they host Juventus de Utena at home.
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