Hapoel Tel Aviv announced the signing of former NBA player Jacob Toppin, who has Jewish roots. The club is working to register him as an Israeli for local competitions, according to N12 commentator Ben Goldfriend. Toppin appeared in the NBA All-Star dunk contest.
Hapoel Tel Aviv announced Wednesday the signing of Jacob Toppin, a former NBA player with Jewish roots, according to N12 commentator Ben Goldfriend. The club is reportedly working to register Toppin as an Israeli citizen for local league eligibility. Toppin, who played in the NBA and participated in the league's All-Star dunk contest, joins a Hapoel Tel Aviv squad that has been actively reshaping its roster this summer. The move could strengthen the team's Israeli-player quota in domestic competitions. Toppin's signing comes amid a busy offseason for Israeli basketball, with several clubs making international additions.
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