Jaxson Hayes Gains Slovenian Passport, Opening Door To Luka Doncic Team-Up

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Jaxson Hayes Gains Slovenian Passport, Opening Door To Luka Doncic Team-Up

Lakers center Hayes has become a Slovenian citizen, receiving his passport after taking the oath at Slovenia’s embassy in Washington. The Slovenian basketball federation said the 26-year-old, 213-centimeter big man will not be available for the upcoming qualifying window, but could become an important long-term national team piece alongside Luka Doncic.

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