Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Bonzie Colson Eager for EuroLeague Season Return

Bonzie Colson, the forward for Maccabi Tel Aviv, expressed his excitement and confidence ahead of the upcoming EuroLeague season opener against Villeurbanne. Having returned to the Israeli club this summer after a two-year stint with Fenerbahçe, Colson, who previously played for Maccabi under coach Oded Katash, feels a strong connection to the team and its fans.

Colson anticipates an excellent season, citing the team's immense motivation and consistent improvement during training and the preseason. "The work we are doing in the preseason gives us confidence," he stated. "We just want to be ourselves."

He highlighted coach Katash's philosophy of encouraging players to play their own game with strength and energy. Colson also shared his personal joy in returning to Tel Aviv, receiving "nothing but love and support" from the fans. He also commented positively on the new team uniforms, noting the collaborative effort with teammates John DiBartolomeo and Jalen Clark in the uniform reveal video.

Looking ahead to the game against Villeurbanne, Colson acknowledged the talent of opposing players Patty Mills and Jae Crowder, describing them as "veterans who have seen it all." He believes they will adapt well to European play under the guidance of coach Tony Parker, and expressed his eagerness to compete against them.