Juancho Hernangomez Reveals Maccabi Tel Aviv Offer During NBA Return
Spanish forward Juancho Hernangomez, who returned to Europe from the NBA in the summer of 2023, disclosed in a recent interview that Maccabi Tel Aviv was among the clubs pursuing him. Hernangomez, now a key player for Panathinaikos Athens after a relatively quiet first season, stated that the summer he decided to leave the NBA was filled with difficult choices.
He explained that his brother, Willy Hernangomez, had just signed with Barcelona and urged him to join him there. In addition to Barcelona and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Fenerbahce and Real Madrid also showed interest. Hernangomez acknowledged the appeal of being closer to family and friends in Spain but ultimately chose Greece, calling it a "gamble" that proved successful.
Hernangomez expressed gratitude for having multiple offers, highlighting the challenging nature of the decision. He is now focused on the upcoming season with Panathinaikos, aiming for a stronger EuroLeague performance under new coach Zeljko Obradovic after their playoff exit to Valencia last season. The team's first challenge will be against Paris.
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