12/29/2023 0 Comments Hawks roster![]() "We needed another primary ball-handler to compliment the guys we already have and Xavier fits the bill. ![]() Illawarra Hawks Head Coach, Brian Goorjian, said Rathan-Mayes was a pivotal piece of the puzzle for the club. We're thrilled 'X' has decided to join the Hawks and we look forward to welcoming him to Wollongong," Kordahi said. "Xavier is a talented guy who has made a great impression on some of the best basketball minds in the world. Illawarra Hawks President and Co-Owner, Dorry Kordahi, said the signature of Rathan-Mayes was an integral one in the final makeup of the side’s roster. I think he will be a great player in the NBL," Handy said. He's a student of the game with a dynamic skill set. One of the first ones in the gym and always one of the last to leave. He spent two weeks working in our facility and was professional at the highest level. Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach, Phil Handy, said Rathan-Mayes had enormous potential and was a fantastic pickup for the Hawks. Rathan-Mayes will be the club’s third and final import, replacing Travis Trice who mutually agreed to part ways with the club due to COVID-19 related issues. Rathan-Mayes has also spent time at NBA G-League outfits the Agua Caliente Clippers, the Texas Legends and the Westchester Knicks - and represented Canada at world youth level. The 27-year-old lands at the Hawks after recently completing a season at Romanian club BC CSU Sibiu – and has stops at NBA clubs, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies on his resume. Two sold-out nights saw a combined 23,000 people attend the games at Etihad Arena.The Illawarra Hawks are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes for the 2021/22 NBL season. The NBA Games in Abu Dhabi were the organisation's first ever to be staged in the Gulf region and Arab world. We've got a new team so I'm here just learning my new team-mates and just trying to see where we're at," said Young. I knew I could have shot the ball better, I did that tonight and that's what pre-season is for, to get back into it. "I don't think I shot the ball really well last game. Young was pleased to have improved his performance on Saturday compared to Game 1 and says Abu Dhabi served the team well in building chemistry with the new additions to the Hawks roster. "So it's our job to sometimes be the bad guys and we have to try and keep him healthy and in a good place for a long, long season." He's played a lot this summer with the Greek national team and played internationally all over the world and he carries a big load. "But the other night he played, I thought he put on an amazing performance. High life: Atlanta Hawks' forward AJ Griffin (left) is challenged by Milwaukee Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo Giuseppe CACACE AFP "It's one of the hardest parts about these special trips, coming to Abu Dhabi, and how badly everybody wants to see, not just Giannis, see all these players, there's so many great players on both teams, but obviously Giannis is special," said Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer. Late in the fourth, the crowd began chanting, "We want Giannis", but the 'Greek Freak', who wasn't even suited up, would not oblige. The Hawks picked up where they left off and extended their lead to 21 points by the end of the third quarter. Young put on a show for the crowd in the second quarter as Atlanta entered halftime leading 63-55. The Bucks trailed by five points early on but a Jevon Carter three-pointer saw them snatch the momentum as they inched ahead 17-15 and ended the first quarter up one point on the Hawks. The explosive point guard made seven three-pointers in the first half alone as the Hawks went on to dominate the 2021 NBA champions 118-109.īucks' two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who admitted he felt "rusty" after Thursday's game in Abu Dhabi, did not take the floor, much to the disappointment of the fans in attendance.Īlso missing was Hawks' new recruit Dejounte Murray, who had top-scored for Atlanta on his team debut in Game 1.
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