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Uri Levi Reflects on Miki Berkovich's Legendary Basketball Career and Recent Health Struggles
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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Uri Levi honors Miki Berkovich, Israel's basketball legend, recalling their shared history and Berkovich's illustrious career. Despite recent health struggles now public, Berkovich remains surrounded by family and is to receive the Israel Prize in sports.
- 01Miki Berkovich is celebrated as Israel's greatest basketball player with numerous European and Israeli titles.
- 02Uri Levi documented Berkovich's career in a film before his retirement and maintained close contact.
- 03Berkovich's health declined over recent years, with his condition becoming public only recently.
- 04Levi conducted a final interview with Berkovich at age 70, capturing his story despite moments of confusion.
- 05Berkovich is surrounded by family and will receive the Israel Prize for his sports achievements.
- 06The nation mourns Berkovich's health struggles and honors his legacy in Israeli basketball.
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