TJ Leaf Eyeing Maccabi Tel Aviv Move, Could Make Euroleague Debut
TJ Leaf, a highly-regarded NBA veteran and Israeli passport holder, is set to join Maccabi Tel Aviv, according to Sport5. This move would mark Leaf’s debut in the Euroleague.
Leaf’s Path to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Despite interest from other Israeli clubs like Hapoel Tel Aviv and offers from teams in China and South Korea, Leaf seems eager to return to his hometown and compete at a high European level with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
TJ Leaf: By the Numbers
- Selected 18th overall at the 2018 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers
- Played 146 NBA games with an average of 3.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 49.2% field goal accuracy in 8.5 minutes
- Established himself in the CBA, the Chinese League, with teams like Guangzhou Long Lions, Beijing Ducks, and Nanjing Monkey Kings
making an Impact in Euroleague
<p Instrumental in Leaf’s appeal to Maccabi Tel Aviv is his versatile skillset, including physicality, deft hands, international experience, and a hunger for redemption. If the agreement materializes soon, he could prove to be a valuable addition to the Euroleague scene.
Did You Know?
TJ Leaf is the son of former Israeli basketball champion Brad Leaf, who played for Galil Elyon.