Omri Casspi Becomes the First Israeli to be Drafted into the NBA

When he is selected 23rd by the Sacramento Kings, Caspi, born in Holon, Israel in 1988, is the first Israeli player to step on the court for an NBA game. Beginning his professional career playing with Maccabi Tel Aviv BC in 2005, Casspi has now played on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets, making the NBA all-start rookie team in 2010.