The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/david-blatt/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:52:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png David Blatt | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/david-blatt/ 32 32 Basketball coach Blatt, ex-general Kahalani tapped to light Independence Day torches https://www.timesofisrael.com/basketball-coach-blatt-ex-general-kahalani-tapped-to-light-independence-day-torches/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:53:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996933 After delay, minister names honorees chosen to ignite beacons at annual ceremony, including philanthropist Sylvan Adams, comedian Shalom Assayag and head of Duvdevan commando unit

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]]> ESPN’s Chris Berman among 11 International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2023 inductees https://www.timesofisrael.com/espns-chris-berman-among-11-international-jewish-sports-hall-of-fame-2023-inductees/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 02:11:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2918924 The list includes athletes and sports figures from across sports and around the world — from water polo to fencing, and from the United States to Hungary

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]]> David Blatt hired as consultant for New York Knicks https://www.timesofisrael.com/david-blatt-hired-as-consultant-for-new-york-knicks/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:53:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2207341 Former NBA and Israeli basketball coach says he is retiring from coaching and pursuing 'other opportunities in basketball'

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]]> Israeli David Blatt steps down as head coach of Greek basketball team Olympiacos https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-david-blatt-steps-down-as-head-coach-of-greek-basketball-team-olympiacos/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:48:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2161983 Announcement comes less than two months after former NBA coach announced he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

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]]> Israeli-American basketball coach Blatt reveals he has MS https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-american-basketball-coach-blatt-reveals-he-has-ms/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2132710 Ex-NBA coach says he has adopted strict exercise regimen to prevent muscle deterioration, vows to continue helming Greek team Olympiacos

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]]> Greek basketball commentator slammed for saying Blatt lies because he’s Jewish https://www.timesofisrael.com/greek-basketball-commentator-slammed-for-saying-blatt-lies-because-hes-jewish/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:38:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2042110 'If you consider that he has Jewish blood, I believe he was lying,' Vangelis Alexandris says of the Israeli-American who now coaches Olympiakos

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]]> No NBA comeback for Israeli coach Blatt as he signs with Greek team https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-nba-comeback-for-israeli-coach-blatt-as-he-signs-with-greek-team/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:11:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1878877 Former Cleveland Cavaliers basketball coach to reportedly earn $1.8 million with move to Olympiacos Piraeus

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]]> Israeli coach David Blatt, fresh from Turkey success, looks to return to NBA https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-coach-david-blatt-fresh-from-turkey-success-looks-to-return-to-nba/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:11:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1830893 'Anyone who decides to move in my direction -- that's where I'll be,' says former Cleveland Cavaliers head trainer, ahead of interview with the NY Knicks

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]]> Cavs net Jewish GM amid off-season from hell https://www.timesofisrael.com/cavs-net-jewish-gm-amid-off-season-from-hell/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:48:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1667007 Koby Altman, who has served as interim general manager during front office shakeup, tasked with keeping Cleveland basketball team championship contenders

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]]> Liberman: ‘If the Palestinians pay, they’ll get electricity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-15-2017/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:57:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1640266 PA bans news sites critical of Abbas; El Al rated Heathrow’s dirtiest, noisiest airline; prosecutors seek criminal probe into Olmert memoir leaks; IDF wraps up extensive military exercise in Cyprus

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]]> Ex-Cavs coach Blatt to accept NBA championship ring https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-cavs-coach-blatt-to-accept-nba-championship-ring/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:11:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1475221 Israeli-American skipper, fired midway through basketball season, rewarded with bling along with more than 1,000 other employees of the team

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]]> MK calls for Blatt to get an NBA champ ring https://www.timesofisrael.com/mk-calls-for-blatt-to-get-an-nba-champ-ring/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:25:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1414145 Lawmaker Nachman Shai urges Cavs owner Dan Gilbert to show appreciation for fired Israeli coach's efforts

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]]> Cleveland Cavaliers win thriller to clinch NBA title https://www.timesofisrael.com/cleveland-cavaliers-win-thrilling-nba-finals-game/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:28:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1412634 Team coached till January by Israeli-American David Blatt ends 52-year drought, bringing championship to city

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]]> My ‘Fascist’ rooting for David Blatt https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-a-difference-a-year-makes/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:42:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1402989 7 million fans watching their favorite Israeli basketball coach does not a totalitarian regime make

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]]> David Blatt reportedly set to sign with Turkish basketball team https://www.timesofisrael.com/david-blatt-reportedly-set-to-sign-with-turkish-basketball-team/ Tue, 31 May 2016 14:28:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1401736&preview_id=1401736 Israeli-American former Cavs coach reportedly to receive €1.5 million deal, after failing to land another NBA gig

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