Baynes signs with Lithuanian team

In a bit of odd news, it appears Aron Baynes will be starting his professional basketball career overseas with BC Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania. It appears to be a two-year contract.

I say "appears" because there's more here, but I can't find a Lithuanian/English translator. If anyone else can, post a translated link for us in the comments.

Anyway, a little surprising Baynes didn't want to see if he could catch on somewhere in the NBA this summer and fall, but good on the big fella for continuing his career. He's joining a good team that has qualified for the first division Euroleague in the upcoming season.

EDIT, 9:19 a.m.: OK, I found a crappy translator. It appears he's agreed to the contract only if he's not offered a guaranteed contract by the NBA after the summer. He says he's looking at it as an opportunity to continue to develop for his ultimate goal, which is the NBA. By the way, bad translators are hilarious.

over 2 years ago Jeff Nusser 8 comments 0 recs |

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Here is the full translation

Vilnius “Lithuanian Morning” continues the team complete the new season. Recently sukirtę hands with Serbian Dejan Borovnjaku, Vilnius team leaders at 2-year contract with the mid-208 cm tall striker Arona Baynesu.

Vilnius team contract with the 22-year-old Australian will enter into force, if the NBA basketball summer club not offer guaranteed contracts. True, the basketball player willing to spend the next year in Europe.

“I am pleased that this level of command of the Vilnius” Lithuanian Morning “gave me the opportunity to play in Euroleague. I believe that I can patobulėti here, to test himself and achieve his long-term goal – NBA”, – said A. Baynesas.

The last four years, represented the NCAA basketball rungtyniaujančiai Washington State University Cougar team. ‘Center’ competitive position within the game A. Baynesas collected after an average of 12.7 points (colon – 58 percent., Frisbee fines – 77 percent.) Win back the ball after 7.5 and 1.3 rivals Block Up.

The first two seasons at the University Team A. Baynesas collected by 5 points, but the last year of study has become one of the key players and the team was not a professional basketball liaupsių.

11 T-shirt bearing the number “Cougar” Team vilkėjęs australis seen for care, a reliable defense and a good work in the fight for atšokusių balls.

“I know that of Vilnius” Lithuanian Morning “and its fans accustomed to winning, so the belt of my great responsibility to replace the pressure Marijona Petravicius, which, in my knowledge, is a very good mid-striker. That confirmed to me, and the Vilnius team rungtyniavęs Matthiew Nielsen”, – spoke to a . Baynesas.

A. Baynesas was born outside Australia and New Zealand, Gisborne. Callum has a brother and sister Rebecca. Athlete’s career started playing rugby, but then opted for basketball.

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by Jeff Nusser on May 29, 2009 9:23 AM PDT reply actions