Chuck Hayes Jr. is a backup forward for the Houston Rockets. He is a 6`6", 238 pound center / power forward known for his great post defense. Hayes was signed to a 10-day contract on January 18, 2006. In his second game in a Rockets uniform, Hayed posted a double-double, collecting 12 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Bulls on January 20. On January 28, the Rockets announced they were signing Hayes for the rest of the season. Hayes was quietly productive for the Rockets in his first season. Hayes was one of the most efficient defensive players in the league, ranking 3rd among rookies in rebounds per 48 minutes and 14th in steals per 48 minutes. He also had a FG% of 52.6%, good for 11th highest in the league among players with at least 100 field goals attempted. The Rockets picked up the option year on his contract, extending his stay with the Rockets through the 2006-2007 season. As a starter in most of the Rockets` games for the 2006-2007 season, Hayes was a significant contributor. His role on the team was rebounding, defense, and acting as a decoy or setting screens on offense. He is somewhat notorious for getting in foul trouble. He ended his second season with the 3rd most fouls per game and 7th most fouls per minute in the league. Hayes signed a shoe endorsement deal with Chinese athletic apparel company Li Ning. The deal was valued at $5 million. On July 31, 2007, Hayes signed a contract with the Houston Rockets valued at $8 million over 4 years. In 2009, Hayes was named co-captain along with Shane Battier for the 2009-2010 Houston Rockets. From 2003 to 2009, Hayes had the second highest defensive adjusted plus-minus of all NBA players. During the 2009-2010 season, Hayes replaced the injured Yao Ming.
Hayes is listed as a forward, but plays center after injuries to Yao Ming. He nearly always has to overcome a significant height disadvantage as he stands only 6`6. Hayes does this with strength, positioning, and sheer determination. He is a great rebounder and defender.
CHUCK HAYES LI NING
CHUCK HAYES LI NING (RED / WHITE)
Chuck Hayes` shoes are primarily white in color with a red Li Ning logo. Chuck Hayes said: "I finally signed a contract with Li Ning approximately 3 weeks ago. It is a 1-year contract, the concrete details of which I cannot disclose to you. I will visit China next summer, and we have yet to agree on what I am going to do then. I will probably stay for a week in China, and I hope the Chinese fans will like me."
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