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Israeli-American Forward L.J. Jones Dominates Italian Basketball League
American-Israeli forward L.J. Jones is excelling in Italy's basketball league, averaging 24 points and 9.1 rebounds, and has expressed a desire to play for Israel. Selected by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA draft, he is developing in Italy as part of a 'stash' assignment.
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- 01L.J. Jones, an American-Israeli forward, is a top player in Italy's basketball league.
- 02Jones was drafted by the Golden State Warriors and is developing in Italy.
- 03He has expressed a strong desire to play for the Israeli national basketball team.
- 04Jones leads the Italian league in blocks and ranks high in scoring and rebounds.
- 05His performance makes him a significant prospect for both the NBA and Israel.
His strong performance, including leading the league in blocks, makes him a notable prospect for both the NBA and the Israeli national team.
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