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Former NBA center Chris Silva joins Israeli club Bnei Herzliya

By IANS | Updated: July 22, 2024 10:05 IST

Jerusalem, July 22 Israeli Super League club Bnei Herzliya announced on Sunday the signing of former NBA player ...

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Jerusalem, July 22 Israeli Super League club Bnei Herzliya announced on Sunday the signing of former NBA player Chris Silva to a one-season contract.

The 27-year-old Gabonese center played college basketball in South Carolina, and between 2019 and 2023 played 70 NBA games, 64 of them with the Miami Heat. His NBA average stood at 2.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game.

In recent months he has played for the Piratas de Quebradillas and Mets de Guaynabo of Peurto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, reports Xinhua.

"Chris is a major signing for us," said Herzliya head coach Yehu Orland. "He plays strong on both sides of the court and brings many qualities to help the team."

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