Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis and Armando Bacot, Agent Confirms Interest from Top Israeli Teams

Maccabi Tel Aviv has strengthened its frontcourt by signing Daniel Theis and Armando Bacot, according to their agent Nadav Mor. Mor praised Theis as a unique player with an impressive resume, including being a world and European champion, NBA and EuroLeague experience. He highlighted Theis's physicality and humility, expressing confidence in a strong connection with the team, coach, and fans.

Mor explained that Theis's signing followed a collaborative effort with Maccabi's staff, including Claudio Coldebella, and noted that other top Israeli teams also showed interest. Theis conducted thorough research, spoke with current Maccabi players about the country and sports culture, and did not inquire about Israel's security situation, focusing instead on playing and enjoying his next two seasons.

Regarding Armando Bacot, Mor described him as a tall, strong, and aggressive player early in his career and new to European basketball. Bacot chose to join Maccabi despite other lucrative offers to remain in the EuroLeague, with talks beginning last summer. Mor also discussed Ben Sharf, who completed a challenging rookie NBA season, emphasizing his hard work and readiness for the upcoming season despite Brooklyn strengthening its point guard position.

On the national team front, Mor addressed ongoing issues involving players Omri Meir and Ben Sharf, expressing hope for reconciliation and continued representation of Israel. He also updated on Yuval Zussman’s recovery and enthusiasm for the new season and EuroLeague ambitions. Mor’s comments reflect a positive outlook for Maccabi Tel Aviv’s roster and Israeli basketball’s future.

Summary: Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed Daniel Theis and Armando Bacot to bolster its frontcourt, with their agent confirming interest from other top Israeli teams. Theis is praised for his extensive achievements and focus on basketball over security concerns. Bacot chose Maccabi to continue his EuroLeague career. The agent also discussed other Israeli players’ progress and hopes for national team unity.