David Blatt two more years with Maccabi Electra

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As it is announced yesterday, David Blatt, Israeli coach with United States passport will remain as a Head coach of Maccabi Electra, Tel Aviv in Israel

This new contract is for two more seasons after this one with an option for a third year. Both sides expresses positive feelings about this extension.

52 years-old David Blatt, one of the best European coaches already had a lot of success with Maccabi Electra during four years.

During four years, David Blatt reached Euroleague Final Four twice and even played final game in last season. Beside those great results in Euroleague, David Blatt also won three Israeli League titles and also three Israeli National Cups.

From this season, Maccabi Electra compete also in ABA Adriatic league and they are dominant team in this competition, at the top of standings with great score of 19 wins and only one loss.

After this new agreement David Blatt stated: “I cannot be happier than I am right now, this is very emotional moment. I am very happy to continue serving as a coach of such a great club as Maccabi Electra is. This club is dear to my heart.”

He also continues: “In this club I am surrounded with people on the highest level, and it allows me to reach high goals. Maccabi Electra is as a family and I am proud to be a part of club with such a great tradition.”