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Jeremy Pargo Reflects on His Beloved Basketball Career in Israel
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First reported by Mako · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Jeremy Pargo, a former basketball player, reminisces about his popular career in Israel, where he won championships and was highly admired, comparing his experience to playing in the US. He credits his brother for likening his play to LeBron James and highlights Israel as his favorite place to play basketball.
- 01Jeremy Pargo considers Israel the best place he played basketball, enjoying its passionate culture.
- 02He won the 2010 championship with Hapoel Gilboa/Galil and played for several Israeli teams including Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 03Pargo recently won the Icelandic championship with Grindavik before reflecting on his career in Israel.
- 04His brother once compared his movement in Israel to LeBron James, sparking fan excitement.
- 05Pargo's presence in Israeli basketball caused a significant fan frenzy about ten years ago.
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