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Maccabi Tel Aviv Co-Owner Explains Decision to Join Club

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Maccabi Tel Aviv co-owner Jaison Levin explained his decision to join the club at a conference in New York, citing a long working relationship and a desire to build on the team's legacy. Levin, who has a background in sports and building organizations, aims to connect American and Israeli basketball. He believes in the future of both Israel and the basketball club.

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  • Jaison Levin joined Maccabi Tel Aviv after a long working relationship with the club.
  • Levin aims to build on the legacy of "amazing leaders like Shimon Mizrahi" at Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • He has a proven track record of building organizations and infrastructure in the U.S.
  • Levin seeks to connect American and Israeli basketball, noting growing ties.
  • He believes in the bright future of Israel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Jaison Levin, a co-owner of the Israeli basketball club Maccabi Tel Aviv, explained his decision to join the team during the "Hayom" conference in New York. Levin stated that he has been involved in sports his entire life, starting as an agent with the goal of bringing an Israeli player to the NBA, which led to the selection of Omri Casspi. He emphasized a long-standing working relationship with Maccabi Tel Aviv and expressed a desire to be part of the legacy built by "amazing leaders like Shimon Mizrahi and his love for the club."

Levin highlighted his proven track record in building organizations and successful infrastructure in the United States. He believes in the bright future of Israel and sees Maccabi Tel Aviv's future as strong as its past. His aim is to build upon the team's heritage and contribute to the growth of sports in Israel, viewing it as a significant opportunity.

Furthermore, Levin discussed his ambition to bridge American and Israeli basketball. He noted the increasing number of Israelis in the NBA, Jewish players in college basketball, and Israelis in MLS, indicating a strengthening connection between the two sports cultures.

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