Omri Casspi, the first Israeli-drafted NBA player, has officially decided to retire from the sport.

The 19-year-old from Israel is 'generally considered the best player of his generation in Europe.'

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

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.

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

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.

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