Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Center Armando Bacot Ahead of New Season
Armando Bacot, the center from Fenerbahce, arrived in Israel overnight to join Maccabi Tel Aviv's training sessions. Bacot traveled from Boston after a ten-hour flight and expressed enthusiasm about his new team and surroundings. "I heard only great things about Tel Aviv from players who have been here," he said, calling it "the most beautiful city in the world and the best place to be."
Bacot praised Maccabi Tel Aviv's roster as "excellent and competitive," highlighting the presence of many talented young players. He expressed confidence that the team will gel well and perform strongly. "I look forward to showing high-level skills, winning, and contributing as much as I can," he added.
The signing marks a significant addition to Maccabi Tel Aviv's squad ahead of the Israeli Basketball Premier League season, aiming to strengthen their competitiveness with Bacot's presence in the paint.
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