Herzliya Signs Former NBA Forward-Center Nathan Knight for Upcoming Season

Herzliya basketball club has finalized a deal with 28-year-old American forward-center Nathan Knight, who stands 2.03 meters tall. Knight brings significant experience, having played three NBA seasons with 108 games under his belt, including stints with the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves. After his NBA tenure, he competed in the NBA Development League for the Maine Celtics and Motor City Cruise, as well as professional leagues in China and South Korea.

In recent years, Knight has established himself as a key interior player internationally. He won the Chinese league championship with Zhejiang in the 2024/25 season. In 2025/26, he played in South Korea for Goyang Sono, where he was named MVP of the Korean All-Star game after an outstanding performance of 47 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists. Knight is now set to join Herzliya for the upcoming Israeli Basketball Premier League season, strengthening their roster ahead of the new campaign.