Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Guard Jimmer Young After Lundberg Injury
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering signing American guard Jimmer Young to bolster its backcourt after player Ife Lundberg sustained an injury. Young, who previously drew interest from the club and rival Hapoel Tel Aviv, was recently released by the Los Angeles Lakers. The team views Young's potential addition as crucial to address the team's depth issues, which were exacerbated by Lundberg's injury.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering signing guard Jimmer Young due to Ife Lundberg's injury.
- Young was previously a target for Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv last summer.
- He was recently released by the Los Angeles Lakers after a training camp contract.
- Young averaged 25.9 points and 8.5 assists in the G League last season.
- The team felt a need for backcourt reinforcement even before Lundberg's injury.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively exploring options to strengthen its backcourt following an injury to player Ife Lundberg. Among the candidates being considered is American guard Jimmer Young, with the club contemplating his signing in the coming days. The potential addition aims to expand coach Oded Kattash's rotation and compensate for Lundberg's absence.
Young is not a new name for Maccabi Tel Aviv; he was a target for the team last summer and also attracted interest from city rival Hapoel Tel Aviv. Ultimately, a move to Israel did not materialize, and Young pursued opportunities in the NBA, playing 20 games for the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. He recently signed a training camp contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but was released before the season began and was slated to play for their G League affiliate.
Recent developments regarding Young's availability may reopen the possibility of his arrival in Israel. Last season, Young showcased impressive performance in the G League, averaging 25.9 points, 8.5 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game, establishing himself as one of the league's top guards. Maccabi Tel Aviv acknowledges that Lundberg's injury necessitates a reevaluation of the guard roster. Even before Lundberg's injury, the coaching staff felt the need for additional backcourt reinforcement, a need that has now become more urgent.
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