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German Guard Jonas Mattissek Praises Israeli Players Ahead of World Cup Qualifier
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First reported by Mako · Jul 2, 2026
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German basketball guard Jonas Mattissek praises Israeli players Tamir Blatt and Yuval Zussman ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Latvia, highlighting Israel's strong team and recalling his positive experiences with the Israeli duo at Alba Berlin. He also reflected on Germany's recent football struggles and hopes basketball will rise in prominence.
- 01Jonas Mattissek calls Israeli team tough and well-prepared ahead of World Cup qualifier.
- 02Mattissek praises Israeli players Tamir Blatt and Yuval Zussman as outstanding teammates.
- 03Blatt is described as one of the best passers Mattissek has played with.
- 04Mattissek has never received an offer to play in Israel but appreciates its basketball atmosphere.
- 05He comments on Germany's disappointing football World Cup exit since 2014.
- 06Mattissek hopes basketball will become Germany's leading sport in the future.
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