Maccabi Tel Aviv's Keaton Wallace Arrives in Israel Ready for EuroLeague Debut
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Keaton Wallace, new Maccabi Tel Aviv guard and brother of NBA champion Khyri Wallace, arrived in Israel ready for the EuroLeague season despite lost luggage. He expressed excitement to join the team and start training after a delayed airport arrival.
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- Keaton Wallace arrived in Israel to join Maccabi Tel Aviv for the EuroLeague season.
- He lost two suitcases and his child's car seat during travel, causing delays.
- Wallace is eager to start training and build chemistry with his new team.
- He is the older brother of former NBA champion Khyri Wallace.
- Wallace averaged 5.4 points and 2.6 assists in his NBA rookie season.
- He went undrafted in 2021 but secured an NBA spot and attracted EuroLeague interest.
Keaton Wallace, the new guard for Maccabi Tel Aviv expected to replace Loni Walker, arrived in Israel on Tuesday and was warmly welcomed by many fans at Ben Gurion Airport. Despite a delay of over two hours at baggage claim and the loss of two suitcases and his child's car seat during transit, Wallace expressed excitement about starting his journey with the team. "I just got married last Saturday, but I’m ready to start training and excited to be part of Maccabi’s rich history and culture," he said.
Wallace shared his eagerness to get on the court, meet the coaching staff and teammates, and build chemistry ahead of the EuroLeague season. He noted positive impressions about Tel Aviv from conversations with others and emphasized his readiness for the competition. Keaton is the older brother of former NBA champion and defensive standout Khyri Thomas Wallace. In his rookie NBA season, Keaton averaged 5.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 16 minutes per game, including a career-high 27 points against the Chicago Bulls and a triple-double against the Orlando Magic.
Although he went undrafted in 2021 after finishing at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Wallace carved out a spot in the NBA and attracted EuroLeague interest last summer before re-signing with the Charlotte Hornets. His arrival in Israel marks a new chapter as he prepares to contribute to Maccabi Tel Aviv’s campaign.
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