Official: T.J. Leaf signs multi-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv

29/06/202514:43

Maccabi Tel Aviv GM Claudio Coldebella: “T.J. Leaf is a talented player with a great motivation to prove himself at the highest level of European basketball”

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced the arrival of T.J. Leaf.

The Israeli forward-center (2.08 meters, 28) was born in Tel Aviv while his father, Brad Leaf, was playing for the Yellows.

Leaf, the 18th overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, has signed a three-year deal.

Last season, he averaged 22.1 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in CBA for Nanjing.

Maccabi Tel Aviv GM Claudio Coldebella: “T.J. Leaf was one of our main goals. For years we have been trying to bring T.J. to Tel Aviv and we are very happy that he will soon join us. He is a great addition to our club. We will strengthen the roster of Israeli players as part of our concept. Leaf is a player with extensive experience in the NBA and outside the United States. A talented player with great motivation to prove himself at the highest level of European basketball.”.