Sundiata Gaines



Sundiata (Yatta) Gaines (born April 18, 1986) is an American professional basketball player. {| class="toc" id="toc"

Contents
[hide] *1 Pro career
 * 2 NBA career statistics
 * 2.1 Regular season
 * 3 International career statistics
 * 4 References
 * 5 External links
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[edit] Pro career
A 6'1" point guard, Gaines was signed by the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association on January 5, 2010. Before joining the Jazz, he had averaged 23.9 points and 6.9 assists in 14 games with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. He also played professionally in Italy.[1 ]

On January 14, 2010, in just his fifth NBA game, and after just one practice with the Utah Jazz, Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Jazz a dramatic 97-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.[2 ] It was the first 3-pointer of his NBA career.[3 ]

On November 11, 2010, Gaines signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[4 ] He was waived on January 4, 2011. On January 13, 2011, Gaines signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.[5 ] He was signed to a second 10-day contract on January 24, 2011, but was released by the Raptors on January 26, 2011 when they signed Trey Johnson to a 10-day contract.

On February 28, 2011, Gaines signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets. [6 ] After taking part in the London 2011 Nets vs. Raptors games, Sundiata Gaines signed a second 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets.[7 ] On March 21, 2011, Gaines signed a multi-year contract with the Nets after having impressed the team with his play.[8 ] On March 23, 2011, Gaines fractured his right hip, ending his season with the Nets.

During the 2011 NBA lockout, Gaines signed with BC Armia Tbilsi in Tbilisi,Georgia.[9 ] He was a regular starter for BC Armia Tbilsi and guided his club to a 3-1 record in the EuroChallenge 2011–12.

He has since rejoined the Nets.

[edit] References

 * 1) ^ Jody Genessy. "Jazz finally fill empty roster spot with D-League's Gaines". Deseret News. January 5, 2010. Retrieved on January 6, 2010.
 * 2) ^ "Jazz: Gaines reigns". The Salt Lake Tribune. January 15, 2010. Retrieved on January 15, 2010.
 * 3) ^ "Rookie’s 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Jazz over Cavs"
 * 4) ^ "Wolves Sign Sundiata Gaines". NBA.com. 2010-11-12. http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/pressrelease_Wolves_Sign_Sundiata_Gaines_2010_11_12.html. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
 * 5) ^ "Raptors Sign Gaines To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. 2011-01-13. http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/20110113/9293/raptors-sign-gaines-10-day-contract. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
 * 6) ^ "Nets Sign Gaines To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. 2011-02-28. http://www.nba.com/nets/news/Gaines_10day_Release_110228.html. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
 * 7) ^ "Sundiata Gaines staying with Nets on 10-day contract". New York Post. 2011-03-09. http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/netsblog/gaines_gets_another_day_deal_with_hfwc5lxlusnsOqf9B9iJAO?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
 * 8) ^ "Gaines Contract Release". NBA.com. 2011-03-21. http://www.nba.com/nets/news/Gaines_Contract_Release_110320.html. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
 * 9) ^ BC ARMIA TBILISI basketball team