Here are some highlights from Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play for the NBA who is now happily returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Basketball Hall of Famer Mutombo, who hails from a devout Christian community in Congo, described his first visit to the holy city as an emotional experience.

Golden State Warrior championship star Draymond Green was in Israel for a four-day tour of Israel, his first visit to the Holy Land.

T.J. Leaf of the Indiana Pacers became the first Israeli to play in the NBA playoffs.

'Israel just happened to be a perfect fit,' NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire said about living in Israel. 

The NBA's Basketball Without Borders program will take place in Israel next week, with the hope of bringing children together and teaching the values of sports.

The NBA's Basketball Without Borders program will take place in Israel this year, with the hope of bringing children together.

The startling move by Amare Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star former NBA player, instantly provides Hapoel Jerusalem with the biggest basketball star it has ever had.

Israeli basketball star Omri Casspi brought a group of high profile celebrities to Israel as part of his foundation's activities.

When the ex-NBA player was asked why he chose to join the Jerusalem basketball team, he gave an incredible response.

Playing in Israel is a "dream come true," Stoudemire said. Playing for Jerusalem will be a "spiritual journey."

Israeli basketball star Omri Casspi had the best game of his life on Wednesday. He equaled his team record of 9 three-pointers in a game AND set his NBA career high.

Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi will visit Israel this week with seven other NBA players in a tour organized by a foundation Casspi has formed that seeks to fight the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.