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Bonzi Colson Returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv Aiming for EuroLeague Final Four

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

Bonzi Colson returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv, greeted by fans at Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to help the team reach the EuroLeague Final Four. He praised the fans and expressed excitement to start the season under coach Oded Katash.

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  • Bonzi Colson returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv for his second tenure amid fan celebrations.
  • Colson aims to lead the team to the EuroLeague Final Four, emphasizing team chemistry.
  • He praised Maccabi's fans as the best in Europe and expressed eagerness to play for them.
  • Colson communicated with teammates and coach Oded Katash before arriving.
  • He described joining Maccabi as a special and emotional decision.
  • The arrival coincides with the Israeli Basketball Premier League's foreign player landing week.

Bonzi Colson arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday to begin his second stint with Maccabi Tel Aviv, greeted enthusiastically by the club's fans who lifted him on their shoulders and sang in celebration. Colson expressed his excitement about returning to the team, praising the fans as the best in Europe and saying he could not wait to start playing for them.

He revealed ongoing communication with teammates John DiBartolomeo, Armando Bacot, and coach Oded Katash, emphasizing the team's goal to reach the EuroLeague Final Four. Colson stressed the importance of building team chemistry and improving daily, confident that the current roster has the capability to achieve these ambitions.

Regarding his decision to rejoin Maccabi, Colson acknowledged the club's special status and the unique passion surrounding it. He described the choice as difficult but ultimately rewarding, looking forward to contributing to Maccabi's legendary legacy. He also highlighted his strong relationship with coach Katash, who helped develop him as a player, and praised the extraordinary support from the fans, calling his return an emotional and inspiring experience.

The arrival of foreign players like Colson marks the traditional foreign player landing week for the Israeli Basketball Premier League, signaling the start of preparations for the upcoming season.

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