Former NBA Player Mike Sweetney Dies at 43
Mike Sweetney, a former NBA player known for his strong support of Israel, has died at the age of 43. Sweetney, who played in the NBA between 2003 and 2010, was visiting Israel during the ongoing conflict and expressed deep solidarity with the country. During his visit, he engaged in special activities with students on the autism spectrum and visited hospitals. Since 2019, Sweetney had been serving as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University in New York. He was reportedly close to his 44th birthday.
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