Hapoel Jerusalem's New Signing Praises Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Tripunovic's Growth
Orosh Tripunovic joined Maccabi Tel Aviv last summer in a surprising signing but saw limited playing time before transferring to Turk Telekom. There, he enjoyed a successful personal season in the Turkish league and EuroCup, averaging 8.6 points per game with a 48% three-point shooting rate.
Jalen Smith, the American-Croatian guard recently signed by Hapoel Jerusalem, shared locker rooms with Tripunovic at both Partizan Belgrade and Turk Telekom. In a local media interview, Smith expressed surprise at Tripunovic's improved performance and changed playing style, noting a significant transformation since their time in Serbia.
Smith attributed Tripunovic's growth to reduced pressure after leaving Partizan, a club with high expectations where Tripunovic, as a Serbian player, likely felt considerable burden. Moving to Turkey allowed him to play more freely and excel. Turk Telekom recently confirmed Tripunovic will remain with the team next season, aiming to compete for the EuroCup title against teams including Hapoel Jerusalem.
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