With Joffrey Lauvergne suffering a severe injury last week, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne were looking to strengthen the roster through free agency. The club has announced the newest addition. According to the official statement, Alex Tyus is joining the team on a deal until the end of the season.
American big man Alex Tyus is one of the veterans of European basketball. At 34, he has already achieved some great goals in his career but the majority of his great moments in European basketball are linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv. With the Israeli powerhouse, he won a EuroLeague title back in 2014 and three Israeli league championships.
This season, Tyus is playing in Turkey for Pinar Karsiyaka but in an interview with the Israeli website 'Israel Hayom' he didn't hide the fact that he would love to play again for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"The only team that I'd play for in Israel is Maccabi Tel Aviv", Tyus stated. "I don't see myself returning to Israel if it's not there. If Maccabi calls, I'd be happy to come".
Tyus has also an Israeli passport, which always makes him more attractive in the local market for the Israeli teams.
"There have been some talks in recent years about a potential return to Maccabi but in the end, it didn't work out", Tyus continued. "I'd love to return and finish my career in Tel Aviv, but even if I won't return, I'll always have good memories of my time there. The best moments in my career were with Maccabi".
Tyus talked about the beautiful atmosphere of the club and the amazing support that he received from the fans.
"At Maccabi, everything is been taken care of", Tyus explained. "The conduct of the club is amazing and as a player, you only need to concentrate on basketball. You are always paid on time and the fans are amazing, they always create an atmosphere that pushes you to give the best".
With Joffrey Lauvergne suffering a severe injury last week, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne were looking to strengthen the roster through free agency. The club has announced the newest addition. According to the official statement, Alex Tyus is joining the team on a deal until the end of the season.
American big man Alex Tyus is one of the veterans of European basketball. At 34, he has already achieved some great goals in his career but the majority of his great moments in European basketball are linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv. With the Israeli powerhouse, he won a EuroLeague title back in 2014 and three Israeli league championships.
This season, Tyus is playing in Turkey for Pinar Karsiyaka but in an interview with the Israeli website 'Israel Hayom' he didn't hide the fact that he would love to play again for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
"The only team that I'd play for in Israel is Maccabi Tel Aviv", Tyus stated. "I don't see myself returning to Israel if it's not there. If Maccabi calls, I'd be happy to come".
Tyus has also an Israeli passport, which always makes him more attractive in the local market for the Israeli teams.
"There have been some talks in recent years about a potential return to Maccabi but in the end, it didn't work out", Tyus continued. "I'd love to return and finish my career in Tel Aviv, but even if I won't return, I'll always have good memories of my time there. The best moments in my career were with Maccabi".
Tyus talked about the beautiful atmosphere of the club and the amazing support that he received from the fans.
"At Maccabi, everything is been taken care of", Tyus explained. "The conduct of the club is amazing and as a player, you only need to concentrate on basketball. You are always paid on time and the fans are amazing, they always create an atmosphere that pushes you to give the best".
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