Lorenzo Brown Calls Tel Aviv Favorite European City
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Basketball player Lorenzo Brown has declared Tel Aviv his favorite European city, calling it one of the coolest places to live. Speaking on a podcast, Brown shared his positive experiences playing in various countries, including Israel, and offered advice to American players entering European basketball. He described the intense fan atmosphere and the need to ignore threats, while highlighting Tel Aviv's appeal.
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- Lorenzo Brown named Tel Aviv his favorite European city, calling it one of the coolest places to live.
- Brown recently returned to Israel to play for Hapoel Jerusalem after a stint with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- He advised American players to maintain their mentality and work hard in European basketball.
- Brown described intense European fan behavior, including threats and projectiles, but found it a great feeling to play well.
- He noted that people in Russia are generally fine and mind their own business.
Basketball player Lorenzo Brown has named Tel Aviv as his favorite city in Europe, describing it as one of the coolest places to live. Brown, who recently returned to Israel for a second stint with Hapoel Jerusalem after playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv over two years ago, shared his experiences in Europe and Israel during an interview on Theo Pinson's podcast, "Run Your Race."
Reflecting on his time playing outside the United States, Brown stated his experience has been amazing, having played in countries like Serbia, Russia, Turkey, Tel Aviv, and Athens. He noted that people in Russia are generally fine and mind their own business, contrary to common perceptions.
When asked for advice for American players entering European basketball, Brown emphasized maintaining their mentality, keeping their heads down, and working hard. He described the game as a slightly different version of high-level college basketball, with changes in spacing and physicality.
Brown also discussed the intense atmosphere in European arenas, recalling an incident in Serbia where fans entered the court during a game, spitting and throwing coins. He acknowledged the passion of European fans, which can sometimes be fun, but also mentioned receiving threatening messages and threats, advising players to ignore them. Despite the hostile environments, he finds it a great feeling to play well.
He reiterated his affection for Tel Aviv, calling it one of the coolest places to live, beyond all other things happening there.
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