Hapoel Jerusalem rescues two great past NBA prospects

  • In addition, they have also incorporated Sean Kilpatrick, formerly of CB Gran Canaria
  • Maker and Bennett’s new team will play BAXI Manresa in the BCL

The history of NBA Draft you will always have anecdotes that will last for a long time. Anthony Bennett and Thon Maker they are two of the players on whom there has been a great run-run in recent years. But, as of today, August 25, 2021, they both have something in common; the two interiors are new players from Hapoel Jerusalem.

Starting by Anthony Bennett, the Canadian power forward was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the position No. 1 of the 2013 Draft. That election will go down in history after the Ohio franchise did not cast its nets on players like CJ McCollum (nº10) o Giannis Antetokounmpo (# 15), players who have had a more remarkable career than the Ontario player.

The career of the number one in the 2013 Draft was not far from as expected, especially due to numerous problems, related to the mental health and physical injuries, which the player suffered since his arrival in the North American league. its trajectory it is summarized in the following route: Cleveland Cavaliers (2013-14), Minnesota Timberwolves (2014-15), Toronto Raptors (2015-16), Brooklyn Nets (2016-17), Fenerbahce (2016-17), Phoenix Suns (2017-18), Northern Arizona Suns (2017-18), Maine Red Claws (2017-18), Hot Water Clippers (2018-19), Houston Rockets (2018-19), Santurce crabs (2020-21)

As to Thon Maker, the career of the Sudanese is much more particular. After the NBA vetoed the option to give the I jump into the league since high school, Thon Maker was the exception within a scenario that, in the long run, did not benefit him. The African player stood out very early for his great physique, and the NBA allowed him to enroll in the 2016 NBA Draft when he was still 18 years old. After being selected in the position 10 For the Milwaukee Bucks, Thon Maker’s career would translate into a lack of opportunities, especially after the third year. His career, brief but intense, is summarized in three seasons in the Bucks (2016-18), two in Detroit (2018-20) and one in Cleveland (2020-21).

The latest incorporation, also with an NBA past and more recently from the Endesa League, was that of Sean Kilpatrick, a player who this last season was under the command of Porfirio Fisac ​​in the CB Gran Canaria. The American escort was in the orbit of the Canarian club itself for this next season, but finally the escort has landed in a new league for him.

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