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Basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire (C) shows off his Israeli national identity card at the Interior Ministry in Jerusalem alongside Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (R) and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion on March 13, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 13, 2019, 8:48 pm
Basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire granted Israeli citizenship
Interior minister hails ‘tremendous’ Hapoel Jerusalem player as ‘wonderful man and great ambassador for Israel’
By TOI staff
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)
January 28, 2019, 6:23 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire given residency, may get citizenship
Interior minister hails Hapoel Jerusalem star’s contributions to Israeli sports, apparent commitment to live in the country
By TOI staff
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)
July 1, 2018, 2:06 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire returns to Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team
Comeback conditioned on 35-year-old ex-NBA Allstar not finding a squad in US top league that will take him
By Michael Bachner
During the Israel Summit at Harvard, retired NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire (left) is interviewed by HBO sports correspondent Jon Frankel, April 8, 2018 (courtesy: Max August)
April 9, 2018, 1:32 pm
Harvard students tout Israel’s global impact at high-profile summit
The brainchild of eight undergrads, Sunday’s event highlights the Jewish state’s ‘uplifting narratives’
By Matt Lebovic
Amar’e Stoudemire at SCOPE Miami in December 2017, where a painting he commissioned on the destruction of the Second Temple is exhibited. (SCOPE Art Show)
December 14, 2017, 4:49 am
Amar’e Stoudemire gets into the paint at Miami exhibit with Second Temple canvas
Days before returning to Madison Square Garden to light a ceremonial Hanukkah menorah, the former NBA star has another Jewish moment — this one in the art world
By Patrice Worthy
Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire rests during a basketball training session with his Hapoel Jerusalem in Jerusalem on October 7, 2016. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
September 2, 2017, 4:22 am
Amar’e Stoudemire will not return for second season with Israeli team
Still, ex-NBA All-Star, 34, will again be a shareholder in Hapoel Jerusalem
By JTA
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)
June 21, 2017, 7:51 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire unsure if he will return to Israel next year
Former NBA All-Star enjoyed time with Hapoel, but weighing options, may play for NY Knicks or possibly retire
By JTA
Amar’e Stoudemire speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, August 8, 2016. (Flash90)
April 27, 2017, 5:47 am
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is studying Hebrew
The 34-year-old Hapoel Jerusalem player, who speaks regularly of his love for Israel, posts a photo of himself studying from language workbooks
By JTA
Hapoel Jerusalem fans cheer during a match, illustrative (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 15, 2017, 10:28 am
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball fans say Spanish police beat them during game
Dozens of supporters claim local cops kicked them out of Valencia Eurocup match after making unreasonable seating demands
By TOI staff
Former Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amare Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)
March 2, 2017, 4:34 pm
Stoudemire apologizes for homophobic comments meant as ‘jokes’
Though he declined to dismiss comments as humor when initially given chance, former NBA star now says he was kidding, offers to contribute to LGBT community
By Jacob Magid
Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire rests during a basketball training session with his Hapoel Jerusalem in Jerusalem on October 7, 2016. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
March 1, 2017, 1:53 pm
Ex-NBA star makes homophobic comment after getting tolerance award
Amar’e Stoudemire says he would ‘shower across the street‘ if a gay player joined his team
By Sue Surkes
Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball team celebrates a victory in the National Cup final games against Hapoel Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2017. (Flash90)
February 17, 2017, 4:01 pm
Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Hapoel Jerusalem to win State Cup
After poor season, yellow and blues win for 8th consecutive time in the Pais Arena, 82-68
By TOI staff
Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire rests during a basketball training session with his Hapoel Jerusalem in Jerusalem on October 7, 2016. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
January 13, 2017, 4:27 am
Ex-NBA star Stoudemire: ‘Never felt more at home’ in Israel
Six-time All-Star raves about move to Jewish state in Sports Illustrated, but says Hapoel Jerusalem has room for improvement
By Josefin Dolsten
Amar’e Stoudemire is surrounded by young fans at his youth basketball camp in Jerusalem, August 8, 2016. (Andrew Tobin)
December 4, 2016, 7:02 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire’s son barred from Israeli youth basketball league
12-year-old Deuce benched during Hapoel Jerusalem games because he is not a citizen
By Andrew Tobin
Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire looks on during a basketball training session with his new club Hapoel Jerusalem in Jerusalem on October 7, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX)
October 13, 2016, 12:02 pm
Ex-NBA star’s faith leads to personal promised land
‘I have no regrets,’ says Amar’e Stoudemire on his move to Jerusalem’s basketball team after a life full of struggle
By Mike Smith
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