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Stoudemire un-retires to continue career in Israel
Stoudemire un-retires to continue career in Israel
Agence France-Presse
Published Aug 03, 2016 09:14 AM PHT
NEW YORK -- Less than a week after announcing his retirement, former National Basketball Association star Amar'e Stoudemire said Monday he is continuing his career in Israel.
NEW YORK -- Less than a week after announcing his retirement, former National Basketball Association star Amar'e Stoudemire said Monday he is continuing his career in Israel.
"I may be retiring from the NBA, but I'm not saying goodbye to basketball just yet. My next step is playing for Hapoel Jerusalem, one of the top teams in Europe. This isn't about collecting a paycheck overseas though; it's a spiritual journey, too," Stoudemire said.
"I may be retiring from the NBA, but I'm not saying goodbye to basketball just yet. My next step is playing for Hapoel Jerusalem, one of the top teams in Europe. This isn't about collecting a paycheck overseas though; it's a spiritual journey, too," Stoudemire said.
Stoudemire, 33, said at a news conference Monday in New York that he would sign a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem, the team he co-owns.
Stoudemire, 33, said at a news conference Monday in New York that he would sign a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem, the team he co-owns.
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As part of the deal, American sports broadcaster ESPN reported he will sell his ownership shares that he purchased in 2013.
As part of the deal, American sports broadcaster ESPN reported he will sell his ownership shares that he purchased in 2013.
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