Maccabi Tel Aviv Missed Out on Marcus Bingham Due to Family Concerns
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv missed signing Marcus Bingham due to family concerns.
- Bingham agreed to terms with Maccabi but his family vetoed the move.
- Fenerbahçe then signed Bingham to a more lucrative contract.
- Maccabi signed other players after missing out on Bingham.
Marcus Bingham, who was close to signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv this summer, has had a stellar start to his season with Fenerbahçe, one of Europe's top basketball clubs. While Maccabi Tel Aviv is experiencing its worst EuroLeague season opening in history, Bingham, after missing the first game, debuted in a double-round week, averaging 16 points and 5.5 rebounds. His performance included 20 points and 8 rebounds against Dubai, with impressive shooting percentages.
Bingham had agreed to a two-year contract, with an option for a third, worth $900,000 per season with Maccabi Tel Aviv after a strong season in Kazan. He had expressed willingness to return to Israel despite the security situation. However, an Iranian missile attack reportedly altered his decision, leading his family to veto the move.
Following Bingham's withdrawal, Fenerbahçe offered him a contract reportedly worth $1.4 million. Maccabi Tel Aviv subsequently signed Armando Bacot for the third center position and later Daniel Theis.
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