TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Former NBA star Kenneth Faried joined Taiwan's TSG GhostHawks (台鋼獵鷹) Wednesday (Oct. 8) as the team's third foreign player. The announcement follows speculation triggered by Faried's social media post from Tainan, Taiwan's former capital city. Team officials confirmed the signing as the final crucial addition to their roster.
Standing 203 centimeters (6 feet 8 inches) tall and weighing 100 kilograms (220 pounds), Faried brings extensive NBA experience from 478 games. He played for the Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, and Houston Rockets, averaging 11.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Faried earned recognition for his jumping ability, tenacious rebounding, and explosive dunking skills.
Faried demonstrated international prowess in 2014, helping the U.S. team secure gold at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. TSG GhostHawks general manager Wang Cheng-wei (王澄緯) expressed high hopes for Faried's impact on the team. Wang stated the signing will energize southern Taiwan fans and bolster support for Taiwanese basketball. ◼