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Danny Abdiah You Didn't Know | Israel today

2020-04-19T06:49:27.444Z


Israeli basketball


After winning two European Championships with the reserve team, he became a key player in the Maccabi Tel Aviv and is on the safe path to the NBA - it's time you get to know the person behind the talent • Another interview

  • Her loss. Was influenced by Derrick Rose

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    Alan Shaver

An actor who influenced you in your childhood? "Derrick Rose."

Do you imagine that at 19, you will be a significant player in the Maccabi Tel Aviv, becoming a major player in the Israeli national team and will  always sign up for the Draft? All along, I believed I could get as far as I could. But nothing is obvious to me. "

What is your sweetest memory of the two European Championship winners?  "The festivities after winning in Israel. The fact that the tournament was held in Israel, in front of our audience, and the crazy atmosphere he did - just a different feeling."

One past player you would like to play alongside? "Drajan Petrovich."

A dish you can't refuse?  "Tomatoes".

What music do you like to hear?  "R&B and calm music."

What about books?  "I get out here and there."

Which book have you read lately?  "The alchemist - my favorite book. You have to read it, it has a very strong message."

What are you doing in your spare time? "Meet with friends and play on PlayStation."

Do you see football? "Yes, very loving."

Which team are you a fan of in the world? "Juventus, but not because of Ronaldo."

And did you mention: Messi or Ronaldo? "Messi."

tennis? "I love Nick Kyrios, his nonsense."

What's the best movie you've seen? "The Last Survivor - A Fire Movie."

Favorite sports movie? "Coach Carter."

Lost Avia? "Father, experience, very great wisdom. Gives me a lot."

Supplement: If I wasn't a basketball player, I would be  a "footballer."

Do you have superstitions? "Sometimes I tap a tree and circle my tongue."

What is success to you? "Maximize your potential. Know that you've done the best you can, and not regret anything."

The most important thing you learned from money stakes in your months together? "What is professionalism?"

What is it you Maccabi Tel Aviv?  "Family".

Give us something about the imprint on Gigi Datoma's head. "It took me a few attacks to digest it."

Luca Donchic? "An excellent player, but I don't want to be compared to him.

What will be considered a success for you in Draft? "That a group that sees my talent and believes in me will give me the stage to flourish and succeed. Just be in the right place and at the right time."

What went through your mind when you saw the latest Ulstar game at NBC? "The top of basketball. Obviously getting there is

one of my goals."

Have you thought about the moment you will be on the same parquet with LeBron James? "I'm not in a hurry to think about it."

Significant people in your success in recent years? "Beyond the professional teams, there are some people with a direct impact on the progress of my career. Piny Gershon and Ariel Beit Halahmi, who accompanied me, helped me and believed in the Israeli national team, "A".

What do you dream about at night? "Mostly strange dreams."

Source: israelhayom

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