Maccabi Tel Aviv Co-Owner Explains Investment in Israeli Basketball Club
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv co-owner Jaison Levin explained his decision to invest in the Israeli basketball club at a conference in the U.S. He cited his history in sports, desire to build on the team's legacy, and belief in Israel's future. Levin also aims to strengthen ties between American and Israeli basketball.
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- Jaison Levin joined Maccabi Tel Aviv due to his sports background and legacy aspirations.
- Levin previously worked to bring Omri Casspi to the NBA.
- He has a proven record of building organizations and infrastructure.
- Levin believes in the bright future of both Israel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- He aims to foster connections between American and Israeli basketball.
Jaison Levin, a co-owner of the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, revealed his motivations for joining the Israeli champions during a conference in the United States on Thursday. Levin, who has a lifelong involvement in sports starting as an agent, stated his initial ambition was to bring an Israeli player to the NBA, a goal achieved when Omri Casspi was selected.
Levin expressed a long-standing working relationship with Maccabi Tel Aviv and a desire to be part of the legacy built by figures like Shimon Mizrahi. He highlighted his proven track record in building organizations and infrastructure in the U.S. as a key factor in his decision.
"I think the future of Israel is amazing, that the future of Maccabi Tel Aviv is as good as its past," Levin stated, emphasizing his aim to build upon the team's heritage and contribute to the growth of sports in Israel. He sees this as a significant opportunity for himself.
Furthermore, Levin discussed his aspiration to bridge American and Israeli basketball, noting the increasing presence of Israelis in the NBA, Jewish players in college leagues, and Israelis in Major League Soccer, indicating a strengthening connection between the two sports cultures.
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