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T.J. Leaf
Indiana Pacers player T.J. Leaf's father also played for the Pacers before moving to Israel, where T.J. was born. (Courtesy)
April 29, 2018, 9:44 am
A day before turning 21, T.J. Leaf becomes first Israeli in NBA playoffs
Third national to play in top basketball league goes on court for 3 minutes in Pacers’ win against Cavaliers
By Michael Bachner
Maccabi Haifa's Ángel Rodríguez (3) makes a pass in front of Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first half of an NBA exhibition basketball game in Indianapolis, October 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
October 11, 2017, 10:33 am
Israeli-American Pacer chips in as Indiana downs Maccabi Haifa
T.J. Leaf knocks in seven points to help Pacers hand Israeli team latest loss in NBA exhibition matchup
By AP and TOI staff
T.J. Leaf reacts after being drafted 18th overall by the Indiana Pacers during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images/AFP)
June 23, 2017, 9:42 am
Israel-born T.J. Leaf drafted by NBA’s Pacers in first round
UCLA power forward, whose father played 17 years for Maccabi Tel Aviv and Galil, picked 18th by Indiana, becoming third Israeli to join league
By TOI staff
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