Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Ignored by Hinnas After Basketball Derby Win
George Hinnas, the professional manager for Hapoel Tel Aviv, appeared to ignore a handshake attempt from Yam Madar, a new star player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, following the first derby of the 2026/27 basketball season. Maccabi Tel Aviv decisively defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 101-83 in the game, securing their first title of the season, the Social Super Cup. Madar was a standout player for Maccabi, scoring 13 points and providing 7 assists without any turnovers. He notably hit a full-court three-pointer at the end of the first half. After the game, Madar, a former Hapoel player, was seen greeting former teammates. When he approached Hinnas for a handshake, Hinnas did not acknowledge him, as captured in a video from the event.
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