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The topic of Jewish participation in sports is discussed extensively in academic and popular literature. Scholars believe that sports have been a historical avenue for Jewish people to overcome obstacles toward their participation in secular society, especially before the mid-20th century in Europe and the United States.
Barney Sedran, guard CCNY; pre-NBA star for many teams, including the Cleveland Rosenblums. Shortest player in the Naismith Hall of Fame. [52] [53] Amar'e Stoudemire, power forward, New York Knicks; claims to have Jewish roots, but this is unconfirmed [54] Sidney Tanenbaum, All-American, NYU; guard for BAA/NBA's New York Knicks and Baltimore ...
Notable Jewish American people who have played, coached, or been involved in basketball. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
On November 1, 1946, in the first ever game of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) which later on became the NBA, Schectman made the first basket when the Knicks played the Toronto Huskies at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens. The Knicks won the game 68–66. Schectman's basket is considered the first in NBA history. [6]
Pages in category "Jewish American basketball players" The following 166 pages are in this category, out of 166 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Van Nuys native Ryan Turell was on a historic NCAA tournament tear when the pandemic shut down his season, but not his dream of becoming the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the best offensive game players ever in the history of the NBA. He won four MVPs, 11 rebounding titles and two championships while being an elite scorer and defender.
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