TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (Mehr News Agency)--Iranian iconic basketball player Hamed Ehadadi has hit out
at NBA legal counsel over the
recent remarks that
he is not allowed to join American teams.
Iran's Haddadi (left) in the Olympics match against Lithuania
"It has come to our attention that representatives
of Hamed Ehadadi, an Iranian basketball player, may be contacting NBA teams to
discuss the possibility of signing Mr. Ehadadi to an NBA player contract. We have
been advised that a federal statute prohibits a person or organization in the
United States from engaging in business dealings with Iranian nationals." Yahoo
Sports quoted NBA legal counsel as saying on Sunday.
Ehadadi said, "I will undoubtedly join Memphis Grizzlies by the end of next week.
I met Memphis' officials yesterday to discuss joining the team."
According to NBA rules, foreign players have to legally wait for their work
permit and it takes time, he added.
"I
received many offers from European teams but just playing in the NBA is my
dream. Hopefully, I can join Memphis as soon as possible without any problem."
7-foot-2 Iranian Olympian Hamed Ehadadi said.
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