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After a successful season in Kaunas “Žalgiris”, Nigel Hayes, who left the temporary capital, attracted the attention not only of the Euroleague, but also of the NBA clubs. The “Sportando” website announces that the 26-year-old, 203-centimeter-tall forward will participate in training for the Boston Celtics next week.
Nigel Hayes
| Position: | Pf |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 203 centimeters |
| Weight: | 105 kilograms |
| Place of birth: | Wisconsin, United States |
It is reported that Zach Auguste, who competed with Hayes in the ranks of Panathinaikos Athens last season.
Hayes spent two seasons at Žalgiris, and posted stats of 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 interceptions and 9.8 utility points in the Euroleague Championship in 2020-2021.
The former Zalgiris player has already played in the NBA. In the 2017-2018 season, the forward represented the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings teams.
In total, Hayes played 9 games in the strongest basketball league on the planet, spending an average of 13 minutes each, scoring 3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists.
This season, Hayes is drawn to Athens’ Panathinaikos and Kazan club UNIKS, who will play in the Euroleague next season.
At the time, Auguste, 28, had yet to play in the NBA, and last season he sported 4.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 4.8 utility scores in the Euroleague wearing a Pao jersey last season.
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