" ": Summary of the press conference of Hapoel's owner Matan Adelson

The press conference of Hapoel's owner, Matan Adelson, was held today (Sunday) and in it Matan announced a number of significant moves made by the team.

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Adelson started by announcing three significant signings made by the team in order to strengthen the squad for the 23/24 season. First, following the line of continuity advocated by the team, Adelson announced the extension of Speedy Smith's contract for another season with an option for one more.
In doing so, Speedy joins the column of players who remain from last year, including: Zach Hankins, Levi Randolph, Khadeen Carrington, Noam Doberat, Oz Blayzer, and Gilad Levy. For the full news, click here.

After that, Adelson announced another signing - Chris Johnson. Chris, who played for the team in the 18/19 season, will return to the team and has signed a contract with Hapoel. For the full news, click here.

In addition, Matan announced the signing of Yovel Zoosman, an Alba Berlin player for the past two years, for three years with the team. Zoosman is one of the top Israeli players that Israeli basketball has to offer, and his signing joins the other Israeli acquisition announced by the team, Gabi Tsatsashvili. For the full news, click here.

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Another move that Adelson announced is the signing of "Nike" as the team's official apparel. Nike, one of the largest clothing companies in the world, signed with Hapoel "Bank Yahav" Jerusalem, and about this, Adelson said: "We want to bring the best conditions to our players."

(Photo credit: Liron Moldovan)
 

New Israelis Yovel Zoosman and Gabi Chachashvili joined the press conference to answer questions. Zoosman spoke about the building of the team and said: "I think Jerusalem is building something very, very big here that people don't really understand, and I'm happy to take part in this." "I connect with Matan's vision, Hapoel Jerusalem will be in the Euroleague," added Yovel.
Chachashvili added: "I am very, very happy, for me, it is a great happiness to be here. To return to Israel, and even more so to Hapoel Jerusalem, who are continuing the journey they started last year, there is no one happier than me to join." On the playing style: "I connect with Dzikic's defensive style, and I think I can contribute on that side."