Euroleague: Tamir Blatt returns to Hapoel after three years

Tamir Blatt has completed his return to Hapoel Tel Aviv this Monday, closing a move that brings the Israeli point guard back to his original club after a three-season spell at Maccabi. The player has signed a three-year contract that will link him to the capital team until the end of the 2028/29 season, as confirmed by the club in an official statement.

The signing represents a strategic move within Israeli basketball, at a time when changes between elite teams in the country take place during the summer market. Blatt will stay in Israel to continue his career in the local Premier League, under the technical direction of Dimitris Itoudis, who leads Hapoel's project.

A Career Marked by International Experience

Blatt, who is 29 years old and stands at 1.78 meters, is beginning his second spell at Hapoel after starting his professional career with the club in the red jersey. His journey has been characterized by constant progression that led him to compete for various teams and leagues.

The point guard began his professional path at Hapoel, where he simultaneously played for A.S. Ramat Hasharon under a double registration contract. He later moved to Hapoel Holon before spending three seasons in Jerusalem, enhancing his experience in Israeli domestic basketball.

His venture into international competition came when he joined Alba Berlin in Germany, where he enjoyed one of the most successful periods of his career. With the German team, he won the Champions League and the German Cup, showcasing his ability to compete in top European leagues. These victories add to his national achievements, which include two Israeli National Championships and five National Cups.

Season at Maccabi and Euroleague Stats

During the previous season at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Blatt played games in the Euroleague, averaging 6.8 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per game. His offensive efficiency was reflected in a shooting percentage of 36.5% from the three-point line and 46.7% from two-point shots, demonstrating good shooting consistency.

In the Israeli Premier League, his numbers were more solid, with averages of 9.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. The point guard showed noteworthy accuracy with a 40.7% shooting from two-point shots and 39.3% from beyond the arc, confirming his stability as a playmaker and supplementary scorer.

Moves in the Israeli Market

Blatt's signing comes amidst exchanges among the top teams in Israel. This summer, Yam Madar made a reverse move to the new Hapoel player by transferring from Hapoel to Maccabi, completing a cycle of changes that reflect the competitiveness of Israeli domestic basketball.

Blatt's return to Hapoel closes a three-year chapter at Maccabi and opens a new chapter in his career. With a trajectory combining experience in elite European leagues and deep knowledge of Israeli basketball, the point guard arrives at Hapoel to strengthen the sports project led by Itoudis for the next three years.

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