David Blu
Basketball player, Maccabi Tel Aviv star
Born
July 18th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States, Israel
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Born in the United States, a professional basketball player represented both the United States and Israel on the international stage. Played college basketball at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In the Israeli Basketball Premier League, gained recognition for contributions to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Helped the team secure multiple championships and earned accolades through performances in key tournaments, including the EuroLeague.
Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Won the EuroLeague in 2004
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