The 36-year-old free agent guard is a three-time NBA All-Defensive selection and a veteran of 666 regular-season games and 71 more playoff games.
The Israel Under-20 Men’s Basketball Team ended the group stage of the European Championship with a 2-1 record.
The two NBA players toured the United Hatzalah facilities and met with volunteers and first responders.
The Jerusalem Post had a chance to catch up with the Israel national team captain last week to discuss her feelings on the war as well as her professional goals and plans.
Despite the war and uneasiness that has enveloped the country, Tony Parker felt wanted to help Israeli basketball get back to normal.
“I’m very excited and honored to be a part of Ironi Ness Ziona, and can’t wait to start playing!” Turell said in a press release from the team.
After falling just short of title, Reds bring in mix of foreign veterans and Israeli prospects to bolster core.