LeBron James should've made a show about how he decided to take his talents to Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto. I heard Mel Gibson & Dan Gilbert are collaborating on a vitriolic audio response to LeBron's change of faith. But it ain't like James is the only baller checking out Yahweh on the way to wins.
Sue Bird has been one of the best PGs in the WNBA for 9 seasons. A dual U.S./Israeli citizen, Bird has won a WNBA title, 2 Olympic gold medals, 2 college championships at UConn and 2 championships in Russian and European leagues.
Jordan Farmar's two Laker championships give him more rings than any Jewish player in NBA history. Farmar can't yet afford the $100,000 it costs to meet up with Rabbi Pinto, but maybe he'll get a local discount once his New Jersey Nets move to Brooklyn.
Orthodox Jew Idan Ravin is one of the top private trainers of NBA players. He's worked with Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Jason Richardson and accepts whatever payment they think is fair, roughly $1000 to $2000 per week. His methods include throwing tennis balls at shooters, pushing dribblers off balance, and constantly attacking players' psyches, making them ready for difficult NBA battles.
Omri Casspi became the first Israeli first round draft pick in NBA history in 2009. 6'9" Casspi had 14.7 points and 4.7 boards in 24 mpg during his rookie year with the Kings. Casspi could be just a summer visit to Ravin away from a breakout year.
And now there's Amar'e. Speaking Hebrew. Rocking a yarmulke. Stoudemire even said he's planning to fast on Yom Kippur as long as it doesn't fall on a game day. Once he checks the calendar and sees that Yom Kippur will never fall on a regular season or playoff game day, he will be a full on fasting Jew.
Sue Bird y'all.
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