Nikola Vujicic’s announcement that this is his last season at Maccabi Tel Aviv surprised many and not only in Israel. The former captain of the yellows, Sean James, updated on the news in his former team, and posted a reference on social networks: “Is it time to bring me back to Maccabi Tel Aviv?”.
The former center, who wore the yellow uniform between 2011 and 2014, retired from active play in 2018, and currently serves as a scout for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Now, it seems that the 39-year-old James, who became very attached to the yellow club during his time as a player, is sending a message to the management about wanting to be part of the system again, after In an interview with the Sports Channel Last year he clarified: “I am looking for any reason that will bring me to Israel.”
James, who came to Israel in 2008 and played for three years in the Bnei Hasharon uniform before moving to Maccabi Tel Aviv for three years as well, won the European Championship with the Yellows, two championships, two cups, was selected for the top five of the season and even won the title of king of blocks of the season three times. In addition. He was also crowned the rebounding king once and won the title of defensive player of the season.
However, despite the wishes of the former captain, Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that the Croatian’s powers will be distributed among the various members of the club, and the main meaning is that, at least at this point in time, Maccabi Tel Aviv does not intend to look for outside candidates to step into Vujic’s shoes.