Steelers tab Hasheem Thabeet, ex Pazi

Hasheem Thabeet

Kaohsiung Steelers (PLeague+) inked experienced 36-year old Tanzanian 218cm center Hasheem Thabeet (college: UConn). He already started the season at Pazi in Tanzanian NBL league.
Part of last season he spent at TB Herobears in Taiwanese T1 League where in 10 games he averaged 14.6ppg, 11.8rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7bpg. Good season as he was voted League Player of the Week. He also spent pre-season at Blue Whales (CBA) in Chinese league.
In 2009 Memphis Grizzlies selected him as second overall pick in NBA draft. The former University of Connecticut star is in his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball.
He is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in China, Japan (B Corsairs), NBA (Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers and OKC Thunder), NBA G League (RGV Vipers, Indiana Mad Ants and Grand Rapids Gold) and Taiwan (Lioneers).
Among many awards Thabeet's college team made it to the D-League Showcase Cup final in 2015. He was also voted to Asia-basket.com All-Taiwanese PLeague+ Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.
It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Steelers.

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