According to Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn, the Israeli team is determined to participate in the exhibition on Thursday.
The Brooklyn Nets are set to play an exhibition game against Maccabi Ra’anana, an Israeli professional team, on Thursday. However, there are concerns about the game’s validity given the conflict that has arisen in Israel as a result of fatal attacks by Hamas militants.
In response to a question about Thursday’s match, Nets centre Nicolas Claxton stated that the group had talked about postponing the match and shared his personal opinions.
Nic Claxton feels Thursday’s game against Maccabi Ra’anana should be cancelled (an Israeli team)
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On Wednesday, Claxton stated, “We have sympathy for the players we’re up against.” “We shouldn’t really be playing the game, in my opinion. I think it’s inappropriate that we should be playing the game. However, we have sympathy for them and will carry out our duty there. The globe is experiencing greater things than just basketball.”
The Israeli National League team, Maccabi Ra’anana, has made a commitment to play the first game of a three-game series against the Nets on Thursday. The remaining two games are slated for Tuesday and Monday, respectively, against the Timberwolves and Cavaliers.
Jacque Vaughn, the head coach of the Nets, said to the New York Post, “Just organizationally, we have been in contact with Maccabi.” “They have reiterated to us that they do want to play the game.”
The majority of Maccabi Ra’anana’s players are from Israel; the team travelled to New York last week and practiced at Jersey City College. The previous season, the club participated in three exhibition games against NBA teams and was defeated by the Clippers, Trail Blazers, and Thunder.
In a joint statement released on Sunday, the NBA and Players Association said, “The NBA and NBPA mourn the horrific loss of life in Israel and condemn these acts of terrorism.” “We stand with the people of Israel and pray for peace for the entire region.”
FAQs
Q : What position is Nic Claxton?
A : When Claxton joined the Nets as a full-time starter in the centre position last season, his per-minute stats nearly exactly matched his rise to nearly 30 minutes per game.
Q : How many rebounds does Nic Claxton have?
A : Following the trade deadline, he has made three appearances and has averaged 7.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game. This is less than his season average of 12.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in 29.5 minutes per game.