David Roddy Aims for All Titles With Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
David Roddy, a new player for Hapoel Jerusalem, declared his intention to win all titles this season, including the EuroCup, with aspirations of reaching the EuroLeague. Roddy joined the team this summer and spoke about his decision to play in Israel after NBA opportunities did not materialize. He highlighted the team's exciting momentum and the competitive nature of the EuroCup as key factors. Roddy also advised new American players to adapt to the European game, stressing that the team's collective goal is to achieve ultimate success.
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- David Roddy aims to win all titles with Hapoel Jerusalem, including the EuroCup.
- Roddy expressed a desire to reach the EuroLeague with the Israeli team.
- He joined Hapoel Jerusalem this summer for the 2026/2027 basketball season.
- Roddy chose Hapoel Jerusalem after NBA opportunities did not materialize.
- He advised new American players to embrace the European basketball experience.
American basketball player David Roddy stated his ambition to win every title with Hapoel Jerusalem, including the EuroCup, and expressed a desire to reach the EuroLeague. Roddy, who joined the team this summer for the 2026/2027 season, discussed his move to Israel and his goals in an interview on the Euro Insiders podcast. He revealed that Hapoel Jerusalem was persistent in pursuing him, even after he had initial discussions with his agent about EuroLeague teams. Roddy initially hoped for an NBA opportunity but decided to move to Europe when that prospect faded.
Roddy described the team's trajectory as "amazing" and "exciting," seeing the competitive EuroCup as a strong opportunity for success with a new coach and players. He advised new American players in Europe to embrace the experience and immerse themselves in the game, noting the significant differences from playing in the United States. Roddy emphasized that the ultimate goal for everyone involved with Hapoel Jerusalem is to win all available titles and ascend to the EuroLeague, a mission he believes is supported by owner Matan Adelson, coach Dan Shamir, and coach Saša Obradović.
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