Israeli Basketball Legend Mike Carter Dies at 71
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Mike Carter, a celebrated foreign basketball player in Israel, died Saturday at 71 due to complications from a medical procedure. Carter played in Israel from 1982 to 1995, scoring 2,433 points and becoming a beloved figure, especially for Hapoel Holon. He later coached his sons on the U.S. Maccabiah team.
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- Mike Carter, a legendary foreign basketball player in Israel, has died at age 71.
- Carter played in Israel from 1982 to 1995, scoring 2,433 points.
- He was a beloved player for Hapoel Holon, nicknamed "The Madman".
- His death followed complications from a medical procedure.
- Carter later coached his sons on the U.S. Maccabiah basketball team.
Mike Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign players in Israeli basketball history, passed away on Saturday at the age of 71. His death followed complications from a medical procedure that led to organ failure.
Carter first joined Hapoel Holon in the 1982-83 season under coach Arie Mlineak. During his extensive career in Israel, which spanned from 1982 to 1995, he accumulated 2,433 points. He played for several prominent Israeli clubs, including Kiryat Gat, Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Ramat Gan, and returned for a second stint with Holon.
Known for his long-range shooting ability and ahead-of-his-time play style, Carter was affectionately nicknamed "The Madman" by Holon fans. He is remembered as one of the most beloved players in the league, having played alongside notable Israeli players such as Niv Bogin, Motti Daniel, Yisrael Alimalech, and Ofer Yaacobi.
After retiring from playing, Carter served as an assistant to Brad Greenberg for the U.S. Maccabiah Games basketball team, coaching his sons Ben and Tim Carter. Ben Carter also played professional basketball in Israel for Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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