Israeli Basketball Mourns Passing of American Star Mike Carter
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Mike Carter, a celebrated American basketball player in Israel, died at 71 after medical complications. Carter was a prominent foreign player in the Israeli Premier League from 1982 to 1995, known for his scoring and beloved by fans. He played for multiple teams, including Hapoel Holon, and later coached his sons.
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- American basketball player Mike Carter, a star in Israel, died at age 71.
- Carter played in the Israeli Premier League from 1982 to 1995.
- He scored 2,433 points and was a fan favorite, especially in Holon.
- Carter played for Hapoel Holon, Kiryat Gat, Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Maccabi Ramat Gan.
- He later coached his sons Ben and Tim Carter on the U.S. Maccabiah team.
Mike Carter, a prominent American basketball player who became a beloved figure in Israeli basketball, has passed away at the age of 71. Carter died following complications from a medical procedure and system failure. He is remembered as one of the most significant foreign players to have played in Israel, scoring 2,433 points during his career.
Carter first arrived in Israel in the 1982-83 season, joining Hapoel Holon under coach Arie Mlineak. His career in the Israeli Premier League spanned from 1982 to 1995, with subsequent stints at Kiryat Gat, Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Ramat Gan, and a second period with Hapoel Holon.
Known for his shooting ability from distance and ahead-of-his-time play, Carter was affectionately nicknamed "The Madman" by Holon fans and is considered one of the most popular players in the league's history. He played alongside notable Israeli players such as Niv Bogin, Moti Daniel, Israel Alimalech, and Ofer Yaacobi.
After retiring from playing, Carter served as an assistant coach to Brad Greenberg for the U.S. Maccabiah basketball team, where he coached his sons, Ben and Tim Carter. Ben Carter also played professionally in Israel for Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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