Casspi first Israeli Double Double

by Tom Horowitz on Nov 9, 2009 5:43 AM PST

The cliches come fast and furious in Tel Aviv, Israel when it comes to Omri "Zohan" Casspi - although here they call him "Money", an American sports cliche if ever there was one.

So, the "First Israeli Double Double" is being spouted around the streets of Tel Aviv today, as Casspi's 12 points and 10 boards helped the Kings latest win - that sounds even more amazing - a Kings WINNING STREAK.

Tom Horowitz

Tel Aviv, Israel

tehorowitz@yahoo.com

(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)

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Casspi Starter? Od Lo

You are right on target Bellringer…..the only thing is Casspi likes a 6th man type role, at least for now…….

by Tom Horowitz on Nov 9, 2009 6:09 AM PST reply actions

Casspi Starter?.....not yet probably

That’s what Casspi said in some articles in Israel before the season started……of course, at that point, he was projected as more of a 10th man!…….

I think his game at the moment is probably more suited to coming off the bench, gunning 3’s and adding energy…….however, with K-Mart out, who knows what Westphal might have in mind?

by Tom Horowitz on Nov 9, 2009 6:21 AM PST reply actions

Glad you folks are enjoying the games

I’m confident this was just the first of many double-doubles for “The Playa from Judea.”

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 9, 2009 6:27 AM PST up reply actions

Playa from Judea!

Great one Kfan !………probably better than Zohan come to think of it!

by Tom Horowitz on Nov 9, 2009 6:33 AM PST reply actions

Not mine

Created by NoceOne, I believe. It is a good one though.

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Nov 9, 2009 6:55 AM PST up reply actions

Nothing tops Playa from Judea and Zohan for me.

There's nothing to fear but everything.

by elfboy_ on Nov 9, 2009 10:22 AM PST up reply actions

Thanks for the props my good man.

There can only be one Noce!

by NoceOne on Nov 12, 2009 1:58 AM PST up reply actions

Tom, take a look for that 'reply' button please

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Nov 9, 2009 10:29 AM PST up reply actions

Welcome to the rollercoaster

Which is Your Sacramento Kings!

Omri Casspi will end up being one of those players that, ten years from now when you tell people he was drafted 23rd, they’ll be shocked.

Love his game, love his intensity. You’re being represented well!

The draft lottery has reinforced my belief that there are not enough bad words in the English language.

by LeaguePassAddict on Nov 9, 2009 8:30 AM PST reply actions

it is the intensity, tenacity that is so impressive.

On defense he rebounds, and follows the ball and doesn’t take plays off. On offense he is looking for his shot a bit much but his percentages show his confidence is well founded.

7 games into an 82 game season – #18 (L’chaim) has time to develop, digest this new environment and fight the ups and downs that the long season brings.

by betweentheeyes on Nov 9, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions