Celtics NBA Champion Forward Signs in Israel

General Manager Claudio Coldebella spoke on Brissett after the team announced the signing.

“It’s great to bring a former NBA champion to Tel Aviv,” Coldebella said. “From the beginning he was our first choice. He’s a player who fits our system and his teammates, who can play in various positions, and who, thanks to his athleticism, energy, and desire to compete, is always very useful in many aspects of the game. We can’t wait to welcome Oshae to the Maccabi family.”

Maccabi Tel Aviv plays in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the Israeli Premier League where they are the defending champions, clinching their 26th title in team history.

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Brissett averaged 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds across his six seasons in the NBA. After leaving the Celtics ahead of last season and inking a 10-day deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this past March, superstar Jayson Tatum spoke highly of his teammate.

"That’s my brother. Happy for him. He definitely deserves to be in the league so hopefully he finds a home – even if it’s in Philadelphia."

Brissett secured the 10-day contract after averaging 12.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in the G League with the Long Island Nets.

The Toronto, Canada native will now head overseas to start the next chapter of his professional basketball career, and at 27 years old, perhaps one day he will return to an NBA franchise.

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