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David Blatt

Maccabi Tel Aviv's former head coach David Blatt poses for photographers with the Israeli cup, European club champions cup and the Israeli club champions trophy after a news conference in Tel Aviv, Israel,Thursday, June 12, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Ariel Schalit)
April 17, 2023, 5:53 am
Basketball coach Blatt, ex-general Kahalani tapped to light Independence Day torches
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
By ToI Staff
Former ESPN anchor Chris Berman speaks during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, August 7, 2021. (MSA/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images via JT)
January 7, 2023, 4:11 am
ESPN’s Chris Berman among 11 International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2023 inductees
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
By jacob gurvis
David Blatt before a Euroleague game in Athens, Greece, October 19. 2018. (Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images/JTA)
December 23, 2019, 9:53 pm
David Blatt hired as consultant for New York Knicks
Former NBA and Israeli basketball coach says he is retiring from coaching and pursuing ‘other opportunities in basketball’
By Marcy Oster
David Blatt before a Euroleague game in Athens, Greece, October 19. 2018. (Panagiotis Moschandreou/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images and JTA)
October 7, 2019, 11:48 pm
Israeli David Blatt steps down as head coach of Greek basketball team Olympiacos
Announcement comes less than two months after former NBA coach announced he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
By JTA
Olympiakos coach David Blatt celebrates a point during a Euroleague basketball match between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos in Piraeus near Athens, on January 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
August 19, 2019, 8:00 pm
Israeli-American basketball coach Blatt reveals he has MS
Ex-NBA coach says he has adopted strict exercise regimen to prevent muscle deterioration, vows to continue helming Greek team Olympiacos
By ToI Staff
Olympiakos coach David Blatt celebrates a point during a Euroleague basketball match between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos in Piraeus near Athens, on January 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
March 22, 2019, 11:38 pm
Greek basketball commentator slammed for saying Blatt lies because he’s Jewish
‘If you consider that he has Jewish blood, I believe he was lying,’ Vangelis Alexandris says of the Israeli-American who now coaches Olympiakos
By AP
Then Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt reacts during the first half of Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series May 4, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
June 27, 2018, 6:11 pm
No NBA comeback for Israeli coach Blatt as he signs with Greek team
Former Cleveland Cavaliers basketball coach to reportedly earn $1.8 million with move to Olympiacos Piraeus
By ToI Staff
Then-Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt calls a play during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. (AP/Tony Dejak)
April 16, 2018, 10:11 am
Israeli coach David Blatt, fresh from Turkey success, looks to return to NBA
‘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
By ToI Staff
New Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman talks during a press conference at the Cavaliers training facility in Independence, Ohio, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (AP/Phil Long)
July 28, 2017, 6:48 am
Cavs net Jewish GM amid off-season from hell
Koby Altman, who has served as interim general manager during front office shakeup, tasked with keeping Cleveland basketball team championship contenders
By JTA
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman arrives to the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 11, 2017. (Marc Israel Sellem/Flash90)
June 15, 2017, 1:57 pm
Liberman: ‘If the Palestinians pay, they’ll get electricity’
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
By Tamar Pileggi
David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 15, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
October 6, 2016, 9:11 am
Ex-Cavs coach Blatt to accept NBA championship ring
Israeli-American skipper, fired midway through basketball season, rewarded with bling along with more than 1,000 other employees of the team
By JTA
LeBron James with David Blatt during a 109-102 Cavaliers win over the Los Angeles Lakers, January 15, 2015. (Harry How/Getty Images)
June 22, 2016, 6:25 pm
MK calls for Blatt to get an NBA champ ring
Lawmaker Nachman Shai urges Cavs owner Dan Gilbert to show appreciation for fired Israeli coach’s efforts
By JTA
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James celebrates after defeating the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. (AFP/ Beck Diefenbach)
June 20, 2016, 6:28 am
Cleveland Cavaliers win thriller to clinch NBA title
Team coached till January by Israeli-American David Blatt ends 52-year drought, bringing championship to city
By AP and ToI Staff
David Chinitz
June 2, 2016, 3:42 pm
David Chinitz
My ‘Fascist’ rooting for David Blatt
7 million fans watching their favorite Israeli basketball coach does not a totalitarian regime make
David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 15, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
May 31, 2016, 5:28 pm
David Blatt reportedly set to sign with Turkish basketball team
Israeli-American former Cavs coach reportedly to receive €1.5 million deal, after failing to land another NBA gig
By ToI Staff
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