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Vilnius Rytas’ team was bolstered by a player who played in the NBA league Demetrio Jackson. The 25-year-old basketball player has played for the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers. He will be wearing a black and white jersey next season.
“I am happy to come to Vilnius and accept this new professional challenge,” says the newcomer from Ryto. – When I enter the field, I have one goal: to win. For this reason, I will give all my energy and together with the fans we will fight for victories ”.
2016 The American, who was called up by the Boston Celtics in the 45th call-up, represented the Rockets and 76ers for two seasons. And exactly one year ago, Jackson signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
For the 185cm tall and 90kg defender, this will be his first season in Europe, and his success was also welcomed by the head of Rytas. coach Donaldas Kairys.
Former NBA player Demetrius Jackson (1.85m 90kg) signs with Morning! 🔥💪 pic.twitter.com/kwagWt2qYQ
– BC RYTAS Vilnius (@RytasVilnius) August 8, 2020
“He’s an NBA player and a great team player. I’m sure Demetrius will fit perfectly into our style of play and will surprise fans with more than one beautiful episode in the upcoming season,” says D. Kairys.
After spending three years at the University of Notre Dame, Jackson demonstrated an increasingly solid game with each season. contributed significantly to the team’s entry into the NCAA Elite Eight stage.
In the last year of studies in the ACC tournament, the defender collected an average of 15.8 points, 4.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds.
“Demetrius has a very high physical level and has raised the energy of the whole team on both sides of the field. The fact that he had contracts with NBA teams also says a lot, ”says Ryto’s boss. assistant coach Georgios Dedas.
2019-2020 Jackson defended the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League this season. In the four games played, the American registered 10 points and 5.5 assists in the transfer statistics.
The capital club will have its first team training session on Monday and will start trading closed in 2020-2021. seasonal subscriptions.
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