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Golden State Forward AJ Jones Embraces Jewish Identity Amid NBA Rise and Antisemitism

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First reported by Walla · 4 hours ago

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AJ Jones, a newly drafted Golden State Warriors forward with Jewish-Israeli roots, embraces his faith amid antisemitic online attacks and the Israel conflict while pursuing an NBA career.

01AJ Jones was drafted 54th overall by the Golden State Warriors and is playing in the NBA Summer League.
02He is the son of a Jewish mother from Haifa and an African-American father and celebrated his bar mitzvah in Israel.
03Jones has faced antisemitic comments online, often linked to the Israel war or his basketball performance.
04He openly discusses his Jewish faith, plans to read Tehillim, and keeps a Torah scroll at home.
05Jones refuses to abandon his Jewish identity and feels honored to represent both Israel and the US.
06He expressed concern for his family in Israel amid the ongoing war and hopes for peace.

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