Maccabi Tel Aviv Players Urge EuroLeague Officials to Return Games to Israel
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv players met with EuroLeague officials, including CEO, to advocate for the return of games to Israel. Players like Lorenzo Brown and Oshea Brissett shared personal perspectives on security and the benefits of playing at home. Bonzie Colson cited the Iron Dome as a key factor in his decision to return to Israel. The officials' visit included attending local basketball games.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv players met with EuroLeague CEO and competition manager Diego Gian to discuss returning games to Israel.
- Player Lorenzo Brown stated family security is paramount and he would not risk bringing them into an unsafe situation.
- Oshea Brissett described the positive experience of being home with his family and the club during a recent two-month period.
- Bonzie Colson cited the Iron Dome's reliability as a reason for his return to Israel after leaving due to the war.
- EuroLeague officials the CEO of the EuroLeague and Gian attended local basketball games during their visit to Israel.
Maccabi Tel Aviv and other Israeli basketball clubs are actively working to bring EuroLeague and EuroCup games back to Israel. A significant step was taken when EuroLeague CEO and competition manager Diego Gian visited Israel, attending a Maccabi Tel Aviv match at Bloomfield Stadium and a EuroLeague opening game at Menora Mivtachim Arena.
During their visit, the CEO of the EuroLeague and Gian met with players from Maccabi Tel Aviv, who presented arguments to convince the officials that the security situation in Israel is calm. Player Lorenzo Brown expressed his concerns as a parent, stating he would never risk bringing his family, especially his son, into a situation that isn't 100% safe, emphasizing that family security is his top priority over basketball.
Oshea Brissett, who extended his contract with the club over the summer, shared his experience of being home during a recent two-month period. He described it as a completely different feeling, highlighting the ability to sleep well and conduct extra training sessions, which allowed him to spend time with the club and his family.
Bonzie Colson, who left Israel due to the war and returned this summer after two years, spoke about the Iron Dome missile defense system. He stated that the confidence in its ability to intercept missiles provides a sense of security that everything will be alright, which was one of the reasons he chose to return. Club official Ami Bitton also spoke with the players, reassuring them that everything would be fine.
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