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Omri Casspi

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Omri Casspi · Sports

What

First Israeli to play in the NBA (2009, Sacramento Kings)

When

1988, Holon, Israel

Where

Israel · United States (NBA)

Biography

Omri Casspi is recognized among Israeli contributors to Sports — First Israeli to play in the NBA (2009, Sacramento Kings)

How & why

Omri Casspi is an Israeli professional basketball player who in 2009 became the first Israeli to play in the NBA when he was drafted by the Sacramento Kings. Over a decade he played for several NBA teams before returning to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv, becoming a national sporting symbol in Israel. He is a Jewish Israeli, born and raised in Holon.

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First Israeli to play in the NBA (2009, Sacramento Kings)

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