Amir Coffey Impresses in Hapoel Tel Aviv Debut
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Amir Coffey, a new signing for Hapoel Tel Aviv, impressed in his official debut on Wednesday, scoring nine points in the first quarter against Besiktas. Coffey's performance surpassed his previous NBA scoring averages. He played significant minutes and led the team in shots during the opening quarter. This marks a notable start for the player in his new European league role.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Amir Coffey scored nine points in his Hapoel Tel Aviv debut's first quarter.
- Coffey's previous NBA scoring average was less than four points per game.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv played against Besiktas in a Euroleague game.
- Coffey played 8:47 minutes in the first quarter of his debut.
New Hapoel Tel Aviv signing Amir Coffey made a strong official debut for the team on Wednesday in a Euroleague game against Besiktas. Coffey scored nine points in the first quarter alone, exceeding his previous scoring averages in the NBA. He played alongside teammates Tomas Satoransky, Elijah Bryant, Zach LeDay, and Dan Ortero. Coffey, who previously played for Milwaukee and Phoenix, averaged less than four points per game in the NBA, with his best season averaging 9.7 points. In his debut, Coffey led Hapoel Tel Aviv players in shots taken during the first quarter, playing 8:47 minutes out of a possible 10. He was paired with Zach LeDay, one of only two players to have started every Hapoel game in the Euroleague this season.
