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Utah Jaz recently signed former RPP powe 27-Feb-02 jira
Jira, Being a Nepali and also a Jazz fa 27-Feb-02 dodhare

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jira	Posted on 27-Feb-02 01:51 PM Utah Jaz recently signed former RPP power forward Mr. Rajeshwor devkota in place of John Stockton. Devkota , 58 who has had long term history in NBA (Nepali basketball association) said that he had been waiting for that chance since last two decades. He is believed to be the shortest player in NBA history and he seemed to prove hight ain't matter theory. In an interview with AP, coach Sloan said that he is so infatuated by hollywood movie "REPLACEMENT" and he wants to try something new for Jazz fans. Go Jazz........
dodhare	Posted on 27-Feb-02 02:04 PM Jira, Being a Nepali and also a Jazz fan... I'm thrilled by hearing the news. However, it seems he does not have too many winning records. Wasn't he playing from Gorkha 1 or 2 since NBA (Nepal Bahudalbad Association) started in the 90's? His team was not even close to make the paly-offs. Not only that, none of his teammates made the all-star game as far as I know....