Nets, Blazers Mark First NBA Game With Three Israeli Players
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The Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers made NBA history on Tuesday night, March 17, 2026, when three Israeli players appeared in the same contest, the first time that has happened in the league.
League statisticians confirmed that no previous NBA game had featured more than two players from Israel simultaneously. The moment was celebrated by both franchises, underscoring the growing impact of Israeli talent on the sport’s biggest stage.
The regular-season matchup, already routine on the schedule, gained added significance as soon as all three Israelis checked in. Team officials described the milestone as “special” for the players, their country and the NBA’s continuing international expansion.
Details on individual performances were not immediately available, but the milestone alone ensured the game will hold a place in the record books.
Source: New York Post
