Hapoel Tel Aviv Leads Israeli Basketball League Budget Rankings
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Hapoel Tel Aviv leads the Israeli Basketball Premier League in budget for the new season with nearly 200 million shekels, significantly more than rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv (153 million) and Hapoel Jerusalem (65 million). Player salaries have also reached record highs, with Vasilije Micic earning $6 million and Yam Madar $2 million. The increased spending reflects a competitive drive among top clubs, fueled by significant investments and a scarcity of top Israeli talent.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv boasts the highest budget in the Israeli Basketball Premier League at nearly 200 million shekels.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is second with a 153 million shekel budget, while Hapoel Jerusalem is third with 65 million.
- Player salaries have reached record highs, with Vasilije Micic earning $6 million and Yam Madar $2 million.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's budget increased by 35 million shekels from the previous season.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's budget saw a nearly 70% increase compared to last season.
- Increased spending is attributed to competition among top clubs and a limited supply of top Israeli players.
Hapoel Tel Aviv, under owner Ofer Yanai, has emerged with the highest budget in the Israeli Basketball Premier League for the upcoming season, reportedly between 180-200 million shekels, placing it among the highest in Europe. The team's player Vasilije Micic is noted as one of Europe's top earners at $6 million per season.
In second place is city rival Maccabi Tel Aviv with a budget of 153 million shekels. Their new signing, Yam Madar, will earn a record $2 million per season under club sponsorship.
Hapoel Jerusalem, owned by billionaire Matan Adelson, ranks third with a 65 million shekel budget. Their highest earner is Gerrard Harper, with a salary of $1.7 million per season.
Ness Ziona, owned by businessman Lev Mazor, is fourth with a 40 million shekel budget. Their top earner, Jackson Rowe, will make $1 million per season, potentially rising to $1.5 million with bonuses.
Both Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv have significantly increased their budgets compared to the previous season. Hapoel Tel Aviv's budget rose by 35 million shekels, while Maccabi Tel Aviv saw an increase of nearly 70%. This surge in spending, particularly by Hapoel Tel Aviv's owner, has prompted other major clubs like Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem to increase their investments to remain competitive. The limited supply of top Israeli players combined with substantial club budgets has led to salaries doubling or even tripling compared to five years ago.
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