Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard J.D. Douthet Ignites Italian League With Stellar Play
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- J.D. Douthet is performing exceptionally well for Napoli in the Italian basketball league.
- He recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 assists in a recent win.
- Italian media and fans are highly impressed with his signing and performance.
- Douthet previously played for Maccabi Tel Aviv before joining Napoli.
J.D. Douthet, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, is making a significant impact in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A with his new team, Napoli. After leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv last season and signing with Napoli in the summer, Douthet has opened the Italian season with impressive performances. In a recent 99-93 victory over Reggio Emilia, Douthet contributed 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting and dished out 10 assists, helping Napoli maintain a perfect record after three games, including two in the Italian league and one in the EuroCup.
Through three games this season, Douthet has accumulated 55 points and 19 assists, with only two turnovers and two steals, showcasing remarkable consistency. His contributions are significant on both ends of the court for Napoli.
Italian sports media have lauded Douthet's performance. Davide Fumagalli, a reporter for Sky Sport Italia, called Douthet "an amazing signing for Napoli. A crazy steal and a player who can break through very quickly. Spot on."
The official X account for the Italian league also praised Douthet, asking, "Who will stop him?" Napoli fans have expressed excitement, noting his scoring ability and exceptional passing, highlighting his 10 assists and extended play as a point guard as particularly impressive.
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