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Jason Levien Set to Acquire 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club

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First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago

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Jason Levien, an American-Jewish businessman with extensive sports management experience, is set to acquire a 29% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club. Levien’s background includes NBA executive roles, sports agency, and soccer team ownership. His collaborative management style and global connections could help lead Maccabi Tel Aviv into a new era amid EuroLeague changes.

01Jason Levien is acquiring a 29% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club from the Recanati family.
02Levien’s net worth exceeds $290 million, built through law and sports management.
03He has NBA experience as a player agent and executive with Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies.
04Levien owned soccer teams including D.C. United, Swansea City, and Brisbane Bullets.
05His management style emphasizes collaboration and strategic patience, praised by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
06Levien’s global sports connections are valuable as EuroLeague moves to a franchise model.

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