Israeli Basketball Mourns Mike Carter, One of League's Foreign Legends
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Mike Carter, a legendary foreign basketball player in Israel, died at 71 after complications from a medical procedure. Carter played in the Israeli Premier League from 1982 to 1995, scoring 2,433 points and becoming a beloved figure, especially for Hapoel Holon fans. He later coached his sons, who also played professionally in Israel.
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- Mike Carter, a celebrated foreign basketball player in Israel, has died at age 71.
- Carter played in the Israeli Premier League for 13 seasons, scoring 2,433 points.
- He was a prominent player for Hapoel Holon and known for his long-range shooting.
- Fans affectionately nicknamed him "The Madman" and considered him a beloved player.
- After his playing career, he coached his sons Ben and Tim Carter on a U.S. Maccabiah team.
Mike Carter, widely regarded as one of the most memorable foreign players in Israeli basketball history, passed away at the age of 71. His death followed complications from a medical procedure that led to multiple organ failure. Carter, who played in Israel from 1982 to 1995, was a towering figure on the court, known for his long-range shooting ability, which was ahead of its time. He first joined Hapoel Holon under coach Arie Mlineak in the 1982-83 season and went on to play for several other Israeli clubs, including Kiryat Gat, Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Ramat Gan, and had a second stint with Holon. He amassed 2,433 points during his career in the Israeli Premier League. Hapoel Holon fans affectionately nicknamed him "The Madman" due to his distinctive style, and he is remembered as one of the most beloved players in the country. He played alongside notable Israeli players such as Niv Bogin, Motti Daniel, Ofer Yaacobi, and others. 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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