David Roddy Aims for Titles and EuroLeague Berth with Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
David Roddy, a new player for Hapoel Jerusalem, declared his intention to win all available titles and reach the EuroLeague. Roddy joined the team in the summer of 2026/2027 after NBA opportunities did not materialize. He sees the EuroCup as a significant chance for the team to achieve success with new personnel and coaching staff.
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- David Roddy aims to win all titles and reach the EuroLeague with Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Roddy joined Hapoel Jerusalem in the summer of 2026/2027, seeking a new challenge.
- He initially hoped for an NBA opportunity before committing to the Israeli team.
- Roddy views the EuroCup as a competitive stage for Hapoel Jerusalem to achieve success.
- He advises new American players in Europe to embrace the experience and study the game.
- Team ownership and coaches are aligned with the goal of winning and reaching the EuroLeague.
American basketball player David Roddy stated his ambition to win all titles with Hapoel Jerusalem and reach the EuroLeague. Roddy, who joined the team in the summer of 2026/2027, discussed his move to Israel and his goals in a recent interview on the Euro Insiders podcast. He revealed that Hapoel Jerusalem was persistent in their pursuit of him, even after he initially held out for an NBA opportunity. As NBA prospects faded, Roddy found Hapoel Jerusalem to be one of the first teams to reaffirm their interest.
Roddy expressed excitement about the team's trajectory and the competitive nature of the EuroCup, seeing it as a prime opportunity to win the tournament under a new coach and with new players. He also offered advice to American players transitioning to European basketball, urging them to embrace the experience and study extensively, as the style of play and culture differ significantly from the United States.
Looking ahead to the current season, Roddy emphasized the team's overarching goal: to win every competition and secure a spot in the EuroLeague. He believes that the team's ownership, including Matan Adelson, and coaches, such as Dan Shamir and Saša Obradović, share this vision and are committed to achieving this leap in performance.
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