Omri Casspi, NBA draftee!!

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In the word of that eminent sports philosopher Marv Alpert, “Yesssssssssssss!”

Casspi was chosen by the Sacremento Kings as the 23rd overall pick in the first round last night to become the first Israeli-born player in the NBA. Unfortunately, this news got short shrift because the Kings also had the #4 pick and chose a high-profile player in Tyreke Evans.

From Jason Jones’ article in the Sacramento Bee:

Casspi fits that mold. With national and religious pride as motivators, Casspi plans to play with the same edge in the NBA as he did in Israel.

“Not everybody likes to compete,” Casspi said. “Not everybody likes to fight. … I’m a tough guy, and that’s what’s best for me. That’s what I want (to) show everybody. That’s what I want to be on the floor, and I want to bring it every night.”

Read the story in the Bee. And the Associated Press report.

The Kings finished last in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference with a record of 17-65.

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