Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has signed American guard Saben Lee to a two-year contract. Lee, who joins the team from Turkish club Menisa, aims to strengthen Maccabi's backcourt after four seasons in the NBA.
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has officially signed American guard Saben Lee on a two-year contract.
Saben Lee
| Position: | PG |
| Age: | 25 |
| Height: | 188 cm |
| Weight: | 83 kg |
| Birth place: | Missouri, United States of America |
The 25-year-old player comes from the Turkish club Manisa and will wear number 5 for Maccabi.
Speaking to Maccabi’s official website, Lee expressed his excitement about joining the Israeli club.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to wear the Maccabi jersey. I hope we can win many games and bring pride to the fans."
Coach Oded Kattash shared his enthusiasm for Lee's addition, describing him as a "very versatile player with a lot of offensive tools."
Kattash highlighted Lee's high athletic abilities, which will be beneficial on both ends of the court.
Lee averaged 39.5 points on 65.7% shooting, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in his first two Basketball Champions League games.
Before his European debut, Lee spent four seasons in the NBA, averaging 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 134 games for the Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, and Philadelphia 76ers.
