Player Name: Sundiata Gaines
Birthday: April 18, 1986
Team: New Jersey Nets
Information of Sundiata Gaines:
Sundiata Kofi Gaines (born April 18, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Jersey Nets.
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.
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. It was the first 3-pointer of his NBA career.
On February 28, 2011, Gaines signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets. After taking part in the London 2011 Nets vs. Raptors games, Sundiata Gaines signed a second 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets. On March 21, 2011, Gaines signed a multi-year contract with the Nets. On March 23, 2011, Gaines fractured his right hip.