Utah Jazz fans got a nice blast from the past on Monday when one of the franchise’s folk heroes returned to the fray. Sundiata Gaines, who famously slayed LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on national television, was announced as the newest member of the team’s D-League affiliate, Salt Lake City Stars.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Gaines most recently played in the Israeli League with the Ironi Nes Ziona. To make room for him on the roster, the team waived guard Evrik Gary.
Though his time with the Jazz was brief, he undoubtedly made his mark on the organization.