Phoenix Suns to retire jersey of former basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire A convert to Judaism and Israeli citizen, he is “one of the most electrifying players the league has ever seen,” the team’s owner said. Aug. 14, 2023
Amar’e Stoudemire: A role model for the Jewish people The obstacles that the former NBA All-Star had to overcome in his life are only part of what is amazing about the American convert to Judaism who made Israel his home. Farley Weiss Sept. 7, 2020
Israelis pay tribute to Kobe Bryant after NBA legend dies in helicopter crash Israeli basketball fans paid tribute to the late NBA player during a Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv match when they stood up and in unison chanted “Kobe Bryant.” Jan. 28, 2020
Former NBA player Amar’e Stoudemire tells Jews to ‘stay strong’ amid anti-Semitism “Do not allow this to be something that hinders your belief. Stay strong, teach peace and love, and continue to grow as a people,” says basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire, who now holds Israeli citizenship. Jan. 6, 2020
Basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire receives Israeli citizenship The 6-foot-10-inch American-born basketball star’s identity card was presented to him by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion at a ceremony attended by Hapoel Jerusalem co-owner Eyal Chomsky and Hapoel Jerusalem general manager Guy Harel. March 14, 2019
New Israeli line of Passover wine launched by former NBA all-star Amar’e Stoudemire “It’s a blessing for me and my family to be able to produce such great wines from a land like the land of Israel, so we’re constantly counting our blessings for that,” Stoudemire told reporters. Feb. 23, 2018
