History will be made in the Sacramento Kings 2009-10 NBA season opener on Wednesday when Omri Casspi steps onto the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 21-year-old Kings rookie forward will become the first Israeli to play in the NBA.
Casspi - a 6-foot-9 forward - guided Israeli giants Maccabi Tel Aviv to the domestic [...]
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Omri Casspi ready to make Israeli-NBA history
October 28th, 2009 · No Comments · 2009 EuroBasket, Euroleague - Eurocup, NBA, heinnews
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