Abstimmungen » like.The reason why I scored 20 goals was because of my tea

Former NBA star Amare Stoudemire will continue his basketball career in Israel.The 14-year veteran announced Monday that he has signed a two-year contract with Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem.?As part of the agreement,?Stoudemire will sell his shares in the club to Dr. Ori Allon, president and majority owner of Hapoel Jerusalem.Im sure everyone has been documenting my journey with the homeland the past six, seven years, my interest in Israel. At this moment, that dream has come true, Stoudemire said at a news conference at Madison Square Garden.Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star, announced his retirement from the NBA last week after signing a contract with the New York Knicks.Stoudemires agent, Happy Walters, said Stoudemire had several NBA offers from non-playoff teams, but he decided after some reflection that it was time to retire from the league.Its been a great ride, Stoudemire said Monday. I played 14 years in this NBA and I was able to have a successful career. I persevered through a lot, stayed focused. My determination was always there.Stoudemire described Hapoel as a team that Im looking forward to playing with, a team thats looking forward to my arrival. ... So Im excited about the next journey.He acknowledged that the decision to join Hapoel was an emotional one because it meant uprooting his wife and children. Stoudemire and his family have traveled to Israel frequently, which Stoudemire said should make the transition easier. Stoudemire also went on a religious pilgrimage of sorts in the summer of 2010 to explore his Hebrew roots, which he says exist through his mother Carrie. That factored into Stoudemires decision to sign with Hapoel.Playing with Jerusalem -- it allows me to take care of both -- a spiritual journey and also being able to take care of my professional career, Stoudemire said.Added Allon, the majority owner: The whole city of Jerusalem is celebrating right now. Its going to be an amazing two years with Amare.Stoudemire, 33, averaged 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds in 846 games in 14 seasons with Phoenix, New York, Dallas and Miami. The 6-foot-10 big man was selected to two All-NBA first teams after turning pro out of high school, rising to prominence first as the NBAs rookie of the year in 2003, then as part of a devastating pick-and-roll combo with Steve Nash.?He referenced Nash on Monday, saying the duo changed basketball during their Suns years.Stoudemires time in New York was impacted by several injuries, including multiple knee ailments. He said Monday that his knees are completely healthy.I was healthy all season (in 2015-16), Stoudemire said. My body felt great. Joe Girardi Jersey . It was just business as usual for the Thunder at home. Durant scored 32 points and the Thunder beat the Bulls 107-95 on Thursday night for their eighth straight win. Don Mattingly Yankees Jersey . Jordan Lynch, the all-purpose Heisman Trophy finalist from Northern Illinois, failed to make it into that exclusive club. https://www.cheapyankees.com/1081g-austin-romine-jersey-yankees.html . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. Bernie Williams Yankees Jersey . Louis Blues teammates who would also be participating in the Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo felt right at home, no different in some ways to the travel experience of any old road trip – save for the length of the journey, that is. Brett Gardner Yankees Jersey . With his new coach and six-time Grand Slam singles champion Boris Becker watching him during an official match for the first time, Djokovic appeared tentative early against the Slovakian player, who often appeared content to keep the ball in play. Brisbane star Jamie Maclaren has embraced the expectation of re-producing the A-League magic that had thrust him into a Socceroos jumper earlier this year.Maclaren made his national debut in May after an outstanding campaign that netted 18 goals in the regular season for the Roar, second only to Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornarolis 23.But speaking ahead of Fridays season-opener against Melbourne Victory, Maclaren had no hesitation in saying he could repeat his heroics this summer.Ive always believed in myself. Ive got coaches that believe in me, my teammates believe in me and I believe in what were doing, he told reporters on Tuesday.The structures that weve set up is attacking. Thats what I like and what the attackers like.The reason why I scored 20 goals was because of my teammates and all the chances they give me. Its my job to score goals but, if our team plays well, theyll create chances.However, not only is the 23-year-old confident of more individual success, but he predicts his team could progress further than their agonising extra-time exit last season in the semi-finals.In fact, Maaclaren said his team could win the whole thing.ddddddddddddWhy not? Last year, we fell one short. We were 3-0 up in the semi-final and its something that still hurts me and hurts the boys, he said.We started well last year and, if we can start well this year, its all about consistently winning games. If we can do that at home, get our away record better, hopefully we should be right.Maclaren has failed to add to his lone Socceroos appearance against England five months ago, and has been overlooked for upcoming World Cup qualifiers Saudi Arabia and Japan.But he insisted his sole focus was on helping the Roar to a strong start to the season, which was a major factor in his success last year.Ive got to get my form intact. Ive got to start scoring goals during the season, he said.Coming into last year, I didnt have the thought of the Socceroos. This year is going to be the same. If the Socceroos comes, it comes. If it doesnt, Ive got to make sure Im right for the team. ' ' '