Thomas Satoransky Signs One-Year Deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team

Hapoel Tel Aviv officially announced the signing of veteran point guard Thomas Satoransky for one season on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, standing 2.01 meters tall, joins the Israeli Premier League runners-up under coach Dimitris Itoudis after four years with FC Barcelona. Last season, Satoransky averaged 7 points, 4.3 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game in the EuroLeague, shooting nearly 50 percent on two-pointers and 49 percent from three-point range. In the Spanish league, he averaged 6.3 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.5 rebounds with 40 percent three-point shooting.

Satoransky began his professional career with USK Prague before moving to Sevilla in Spain, where he first competed at high European levels. He then played two seasons for Barcelona before spending six NBA seasons with the Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs. He returned to Barcelona in summer 2022 for a second stint before transferring to Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Internationally, Satoransky is one of Europe's most successful players, leading the Czech national team to historic finishes including sixth place at the World Cup, seventh at the European Championship, and participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Upon signing, he expressed excitement about joining Hapoel Tel Aviv and embracing the new challenge.

Coach Dimitris Itoudis praised Satoransky's defensive skills, playmaking, and motivation to help the team reach new heights. Team director George Chinas highlighted Satoransky's NBA and top European experience as valuable assets that will enhance the team's competitiveness across all competitions.