Johnathan Motley

Johnathan Motley
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv
Position:
C
Height:
206 cm
Weight:
108 kg
Age:
29 yo (1995 May 04)
Birth place:
Houston, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
PTS
16.7
4 Position in the EuroCup
REB
4.9
26 Position in the EuroCup
AST
2.5
54 Position in the EuroCup
EFF
19.5
5 Position in the EuroCup

Statistics
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MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
EuroCup 25:49 60%
120/200 		42.9%
3/7 		69.1%
85/123 		4.9
3.3/1.6 		2.5 0.4 2.6 0.5 0.6 2.7 6.4 16.7 19.5 20 »

Last 10 games

Date Opponent MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
04-11
 31 58.3%
7/12 		-
0/0 		75%
12/16 		3
2/1 		2 1 2 0 1 2 10 26 28
04-08
 34 50%
7/14 		-
0/0 		80%
4/5 		4
4/0 		3 1 2 1 1 1 4 18 19
04-02
 19 50%
4/8 		-
0/0 		0%
0/1 		5
4/1 		3 0 0 1 0 4 4 8 12
03-28
 34 75%
9/12 		100%
1/1 		71.4%
5/7 		8
5/3 		3 0 3 1 1 4 7 26 32
03-25
 26 42.9%
3/7 		100%
1/1 		100%
3/3 		2
2/0 		2 0 2 0 2 4 8 12 12
03-12
 27 66.7%
4/6 		-
0/0 		0%
0/3 		5
3/2 		1 0 4 1 0 3 6 8 9
02-05
 31 66.7%
10/15 		-
0/0 		80%
4/5 		4
3/1 		3 1 0 0 1 4 6 24 27
01-29
 26 38.9%
7/18 		0%
0/2 		80%
8/10 		10
5/5 		1 1 0 0 0 1 9 22 27
01-22
 34 53.3%
8/15 		-
0/0 		60%
3/5 		3
2/1 		7 0 1 0 0 3 6 19 22
01-15
 21 75%
6/8 		-
0/0 		100%
3/3 		5
4/1 		0 0 3 0 0 3 3 15 15
News
Jonathan Motley named EuroCup Finals MVP

2025-04-11

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv center Jonathan Motley has been named the MVP of the EuroCup Finals after an exceptional performance throughout the series. Motley played a key role in Hapoel’s dominant 2-0 sweep of Dreamland Gran Canaria. He averaged 22 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a Performance Index Rating of 23.5, making him a pivotal factor in Hapoel’s victory.
Motley recalls life-threatening condition: 'I could have almost died'

2025-04-08

It all could have turned out very differently for Johnathan Motley. Now a key player for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and a 2024-25 All-EuroCup First Team selection, basketball wasn't always the top priority for Motley. In fact, back in high school, it was the furthest thing from his mind—for a while, at least.
Johnathan Motley to make his Hapoel return vs Wolves

2024-12-10

Johnathan Motley played his last game for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv more than a month ago. He is now set to return to the court. The 29-year-old center will play his first game since the infamous dispute regarding his departure from the organization, head coach Dimitris Itoudis confirmed.
News
Jonathan Motley named EuroCup Finals MVP

2025-04-11

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv center Jonathan Motley has been named the MVP of the EuroCup Finals after an exceptional performance throughout the series. Motley played a key role in Hapoel’s dominant 2-0 sweep of Dreamland Gran Canaria. He averaged 22 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a Performance Index Rating of 23.5, making him a pivotal factor in Hapoel’s victory.
Motley recalls life-threatening condition: 'I could have almost died'

2025-04-08

It all could have turned out very differently for Johnathan Motley. Now a key player for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv and a 2024-25 All-EuroCup First Team selection, basketball wasn't always the top priority for Motley. In fact, back in high school, it was the furthest thing from his mind—for a while, at least.
Johnathan Motley to make his Hapoel return vs Wolves

2024-12-10

Johnathan Motley played his last game for Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv more than a month ago. He is now set to return to the court. The 29-year-old center will play his first game since the infamous dispute regarding his departure from the organization, head coach Dimitris Itoudis confirmed.
Johnathan Motley remains sidelined for derby vs. Maccabi

2024-12-08

Although Johnathan Motley rejoined Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv following his highly publicized desire to depart from the organization, he will still have to wait for his moment to step on the basketball court again.
Dimitris Itoudis discusses Motley’s return: 'He needs time to adjust'

2024-12-02

Dimitris Itoudis recently shared an update about Jonathan Motley's return to Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv following a lengthy and complicated situation. After much effort, the team successfully brought the American center back, with Itoudis confirming that he arrived at the club last night.
Johnathan Motley rejoins Hapoel Tel Aviv

2024-11-28

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv big man Johnathan Motley has officially returned to Israel, ending a turbulent chapter in his career. The club announced that, following successful negotiations with Motley and his agent, the sides have agreed on his return for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and the entire 2025-26 campaign.
Hapoel's owner wants Motley back: 'He made a very bad decision'

2024-11-25

Johnathan Motley's sudden decision to leave Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv captured the attention of the European sports world a couple of weeks ago. Now, with the situation being seemingly calmer, Hapoel's owner, Ofer Yannay, addressed the matter again.
Israeli Federation urges FIBA not to issue LOC for Johnathan Motley

2024-11-20

The Johnathan Motley story has a new wrinkle. On Monday, a report by Jake Fisher from Bleacher Report indicated that Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv's center signed with the NBA G League. As BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas explained in a recent article, Motley doesn't have a new team yet and has only entered the league's waiver pool.
Johnathan Motley to G League: what's next?

2024-11-19

The saga between Johnathan Motley and Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv has taken a new turn, as Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reports that a 29-year-old big man has signed with the G League. Hapoel owner Ofer Yannay responded swiftly, emphasizing that playing in the NBA or G League requires a letter of clearance (LOC), and stated, "Formal friendly reminders will be sent tomorrow to relevant parties."
Johnathan Motley joins G League, draws NBA interest

2024-11-18

Former NBA big man Johnathan Motley has signed with the G League, as reported by Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Motley, who previously played for the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers between 2017 and 2020, is drawing NBA interest due to injuries at the center position, per the same report.
Johnathan Motley presents himself as a free agent, ready for EuroLeague deal

2024-11-06

Johnathan Motley has informed the basketball community that he terminated his contract with Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv, sources tell BasketNews. The 29-year-old, 2.06m big man presents himself as a free agent and eligible to sign a new deal, with significant EuroLeague interest already emerging, per sources.
Hapoel coach on Johnathan Motley: 'He's not on my mind anymore'

2024-11-06

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv suffered their 3rd loss in the EuroCup season, but one of the biggest topics after the game was Johnathan Motley's future with the club. Hapoel's head coach, Stefanos Dedas, didn't openly confirm whether Motley is expected to stay but gave a pretty strict response.
Motley holds meetings with Hapoel, possibility of return remains

2024-11-03

The Johnathan Motley saga has captured the attention of European basketball fans in recent days. There has been another development in the story. Earlier in the week, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv announced that Motley had packed his things and decided to leave the club. Hapoel's owner, Ofer Yannay, later revealed it might have been because of an offer from Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.
Hapoel owner exposes Crvena Zvezda's offer to Johnathan Motley (1)

2024-11-02

The Johnathan Motley saga continues. Recently, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade sports director Milan Dozet said that the Serbian team was not involved in the circumstances surrounding Motley's departure from Israel. However, Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay has spoken out again, disclosing the alleged offer Red Star made to Motley.
Hapoel's CEO bashes Motley: 'He was trained by his agent'

2024-11-01

Johnathan Motley's saga is currently at its highest point. With Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv's owner Ofer Yannay publicly confronting Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and the Serbian club's sports director denying ever contacting Motley, another iteration to the story has been made.
Zvezda sports director Dozet on Motley story: 'We have no connection'

2024-11-01

The story of Johnathan Motley supposedly being pursued by Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has been one of the hottest topics in European basketball. The Serbian club's sports director, Milan Dozet, says it's all false.
Johnathan Motley leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv, club starts legal proceedings

2024-11-01

Johnathan Motley is on his way out of Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Israeli club announced this Friday that the American big man arrived at Hall Shlomo in order to collect his belongings, and that legal action will be taken against the player. The club's announcement reads:
Patrick Beverley drug tested after game in Israel

2024-10-14

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem in the Israeli Winner League on Sunday. After the game, two Tel Aviv's players, Patrick Beverley and Johnathan Motley, were drug tested, which sparked an angry reaction from the team's owner.
Johnathan Motley avoids injury

2024-09-26

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv center Johnathan Motley sustained an injury during the EuroCup Round 1 game against Joventut Badalona. However, the team has officially confirmed that the injury is not serious. According to Hapoel, Motley suffered only muscle cramps during Tuesday's game and will resume regular training with the team.
Biggest EuroCup stars in 2024-25 season

2024-09-23

The new EuroCup season starts on Tuesday, and there is much curiosity about who the new stars of Europe's second-biggest competition will be.
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EuroCup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv 25:49 60%
120/200 		42.9%
3/7 		69.1%
85/123 		4.9
3.3/1.6 		2.5 0.4 2.6 0.5 0.6 2.7 6.4 16.7 19.5 20 »
21/22 Lokomotiv Krasnodar 26:44 64.5%
69/107 		32.8%
2/6 		73.4%
47/64 		7
3.7/3.3 		1.3 0.9 2.9 1.1 0.8 3.2 5.9 21.2 24 9 »

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 18:43 65.5%
152/232 		27.3%
1/4 		71%
95/134 		4.2
2.3/2 		1.1 0.2 2 0.2 0.2 3.2 4.1 11.2 12.2 36 »
22/23 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 23:16 62.4%
204/327 		22.2%
3/13 		68.5%
104/152 		5.4
2.5/2.8 		1.6 0.6 1.9 0.4 0.6 3.1 4.3 14.5 16 36 »

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
19/20 Los Angeles Clippers 3:09 71.3%
10/14 		100%
1/1 		70.4%
5/7 		0.8
0.5/0.2 		0.5 0.2 0.4 0 - 0.5 - 2.2 2.4 13 »
18/19 Los Angeles Clippers 7:05 55.7%
39/70 		0%
0/3 		59.9%
24/40 		2.3
1.5/0.8 		0.5 0.2 0.7 0.2 - 1.2 - 4.6 3.7 22 »
17/18 Dallas Mavericks 15:58 56.6%
39/69 		16.4%
1/6 		53.3%
15/28 		4.5
3.2/1.3 		0.6 0.3 0.8 0.2 - 1.6 - 8.7 7.5 11 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
04-11
 94-103 31 58.3%
7/12 		-
0/0 		75%
12/16 		3
2/1 		2 1 2 0 1 2 10 26 28
04-08
 74-65 34 50%
7/14 		-
0/0 		80%
4/5 		4
4/0 		3 1 2 1 1 1 4 18 19
04-02
 92-94 19 50%
4/8 		-
0/0 		0%
0/1 		5
4/1 		3 0 0 1 0 4 4 8 12
03-28
 96-91 34 75%
9/12 		100%
1/1 		71.4%
5/7 		8
5/3 		3 0 3 1 1 4 7 26 32
03-25
 91-82 26 42.9%
3/7 		100%
1/1 		100%
3/3 		2
2/0 		2 0 2 0 2 4 8 12 12
03-12
 67-61 27 66.7%
4/6 		-
0/0 		0%
0/3 		5
3/2 		1 0 4 1 0 3 6 8 9
02-05
 90-97 31 66.7%
10/15 		-
0/0 		80%
4/5 		4
3/1 		3 1 0 0 1 4 6 24 27
01-29
 91-72 26 38.9%
7/18 		0%
0/2 		80%
8/10 		10
5/5 		1 1 0 0 0 1 9 22 27
01-22
 84-77 34 53.3%
8/15 		-
0/0 		60%
3/5 		3
2/1 		7 0 1 0 0 3 6 19 22
01-15
 84-83 21 75%
6/8 		-
0/0 		100%
3/3 		5
4/1 		0 0 3 0 0 3 3 15 15
01-07
 89-68 17 57.1%
4/7 		-
0/0 		50%
1/2 		1
0/1 		3 0 2 1 0 1 5 9 12
01-02
 64-87 18 62.5%
5/8 		0%
0/1 		80%
4/5 		3
1/2 		1 1 4 0 0 1 5 14 14
12-18
 109-101 33 75%
6/8 		-
0/0 		90%
9/10 		4
3/1 		1 1 7 1 1 3 7 21 21
12-11
 104-100 15 40%
2/5 		-
0/0 		60%
3/5 		4
2/2 		3 0 3 0 0 2 7 7 11
10-30
 92-72 25 69.2%
9/13 		100%
1/1 		100%
9/9 		7
6/1 		4 1 4 0 0 2 7 30 39
10-23
 79-73 25 66.7%
8/12 		-
0/0 		0%
0/5 		6
4/2 		1 0 2 2 2 3 7 16 16
10-15
 79-66 16 37.5%
3/8 		-
0/0 		50%
2/4 		5
2/3 		1 0 2 0 0 4 5 8 6
10-08
 87-101 26 80%
8/10 		-
0/0 		72.7%
8/11 		6
6/0 		4 0 4 2 0 5 12 24 34
10-01
 89-84 30 85.7%
6/7 		-
0/0 		44.4%
4/9 		6
4/2 		6 1 4 0 0 1 5 16 23
09-24
 78-75 19 57.1%
4/7 		0%
0/1 		60%
3/5 		6
4/2 		1 0 2 0 2 3 5 11 10

EuroCup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv 25:21 60%
120/200 		42.9%
3/7 		69.1%
85/123 		4.9
3.3/1.6 		2.5 0.4 2.6 0.5 0.6 2.7 6.4 16.7 19.5 20 »
Regular season 24:00 61%
86/141 		20%
1/5 		69.3%
61/88 		5
3.3/1.7 		2.6 0.4 2.7 0.4 0.4 2.6 6.4 16.9 19.8 14 »
Playoffs 28:30 57.6%
34/59 		100%
2/2 		68.6%
24/35 		4.5
3.3/1.2 		2.3 0.3 2.2 0.7 0.8 3 6.5 16.3 18.7 6 »
Home game 27:36 58.3%
63/108 		50%
2/4 		70.3%
45/64 		5.3
3.4/1.9 		3 0.5 2.9 0.5 0.3 2.3 6.1 17.7 21 10 »
Away game 23:06 62%
57/92 		33.3%
1/3 		67.8%
40/59 		4.4
3.2/1.2 		2 0.3 2.2 0.5 0.8 3.1 6.7 15.7 17.9 10 »
Wins 26:44 60.2%
97/161 		40%
2/5 		71.6%
73/102 		4.9
3.3/1.6 		2.9 0.5 2.6 0.5 0.3 2.6 6.5 18.2 21.7 15 »
Losses 21:12 59%
23/39 		50%
1/2 		57.1%
12/21 		4.6
3.2/1.4 		1.4 0 2.4 0.4 1.2 3 6 12.2 12.8 5 »
Last 5 games 28:48 56.6%
30/53 		100%
2/2 		75%
24/32 		4.4
3.4/1 		2.6 0.4 1.8 0.6 1 3 6.6 18 20.6 5 »
September 19:00 57.1%
4/7 		0%
0/1 		60%
3/5 		6
4/2 		1 0 2 0 2 3 5 11 10 1 »
October 24:24 68%
34/50 		100%
1/1 		60.5%
23/38 		6
4.4/1.6 		3.2 0.4 3.2 0.8 0.4 3 7.2 18.8 23.6 5 »
December 24:00 61.5%
8/13 		- 80%
12/15 		4
2.5/1.5 		2 0.5 5 0.5 0.5 2.5 7 14 16 2 »
January 23:12 53.6%
30/56 		0%
0/3 		76%
19/25 		4.4
2.4/2 		2.4 0.4 2 0.2 0 1.8 5.6 15.8 18 5 »
February 31:00 66.7%
10/15 		- 80%
4/5 		4
3/1 		3 1 0 0 1 4 6 24 27 1 »
March 29:00 64%
16/25 		100%
2/2 		61.5%
8/13 		5
3.3/1.7 		2 0 3 0.7 1 3.7 7 15.3 17.7 3 »
April 28:00 52.9%
18/34 		- 72.7%
16/22 		4
3.3/0.7 		2.7 0.7 1.3 0.7 0.7 2.3 6 17.3 19.7 3 »
Versus Valencia Basket 26:20 59.3%
16/27 		100%
2/2 		72.7%
8/11 		5
3.7/1.3 		2.7 0 1.7 0.7 1 4 6.3 15.3 18.7 3 »
Versus Trefl Sopot 26:00 38.9%
7/18 		0%
0/2 		80%
8/10 		10
5/5 		1 1 0 0 0 1 9 22 27 1 »
Versus Dolomiti Energia Trento 21:00 63.2%
12/19 		- 14.3%
1/7 		3.5
2/1.5 		2 0 2 1.5 1 2 6 12.5 14 2 »
Versus Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius 22:30 66.7%
8/12 		- 50%
7/14 		5
3/2 		4.5 0.5 3.5 0 0 1.5 6 11.5 17 2 »
Versus Turk Telekom Ankara 27:00 66.7%
4/6 		- 0%
0/3 		5
3/2 		1 0 4 1 0 3 6 8 9 1 »
Versus Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul 34:00 53.3%
8/15 		- 60%
3/5 		3
2/1 		7 0 1 0 0 3 6 19 22 1 »
Versus Dreamland Gran Canaria 24:45 52.4%
22/42 		0%
0/1 		73.3%
22/30 		3.8
2.3/1.5 		1.8 0.8 2.5 0.3 0.5 2 6 16.5 16.8 4 »
Versus Joventut Badalona 19:00 57.1%
4/7 		0%
0/1 		60%
3/5 		6
4/2 		1 0 2 0 2 3 5 11 10 1 »
Versus Ratiopharm Ulm 31:00 66.7%
10/15 		- 80%
4/5 		4
3/1 		3 1 0 0 1 4 6 24 27 1 »
Versus Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 23:00 71.4%
15/21 		100%
1/1 		100%
12/12 		6
5/1 		2 0.5 3.5 0 0 2.5 5 22.5 27 2 »
Versus Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul 29:30 77.8%
14/18 		- 81%
17/21 		5
4.5/0.5 		2.5 0.5 5.5 1.5 0.5 4 9.5 22.5 27.5 2 »
Johnathan Motley
Height:
206 cm
Weight:
108 kg
Age:
29 yo (1995-05-04)
Birth place:
Houston, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Height:
-
Weight:
-
Age:
-
Birth place:
-
Citizenship:
-