Well according to Payvand, the Persian center has told the paper that a deal is in the works to join the Memphis Grizzlies by next week. Â If Hamed Hadadi joins the Memphis Grizzlies or any other NBA club, he would be the first player from Iran to do so.
Hadadi 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 Hadadi said.
Â
[…] posted rumblings about it last week and now it’s official. The first Persian born player will play in the NBA this season. […]