Nimrod Levi is an Israeli-Swedish professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
18 Facts About Nimrod Levi
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Nimrod Levi grew up in Modiin and started playing basketball when he was 9 years old.
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Nimrod Levi played for Otzma Modiin and Maccabi Tel Aviv youth teams.
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Nimrod Levi joined Wingate Institute Youth Academy in his late teens.
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In 2013, Nimrod Levi started his professional career with Hapoel Kfar Saba of the Liga Leumit.
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In 2014, Nimrod Levi joined Ironi Ramat Gan as part of Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth project, alongside Dragan Bender and Ben Altit.
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In 26 games played for Galil Elyon, Nimrod Levi averaged 13.9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
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However, In March 2017, Nimrod Levi parted ways with Rishon LeZion to join Maccabi Tel Aviv for the remainder of the season.
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On February 1,2018, Nimrod Levi was named Israeli Player of the Month for games played in January.
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Nimrod Levi led Ashdod to the 2018 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually were eliminated by Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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On June 8,2018, Nimrod Levi was named the Israeli Basketball Premier League Most Improved Player.
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On July 16,2018, Nimrod Levi returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv for a second stint, signing a two-year deal.
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However, on January 15,2019, Nimrod Levi parted ways with Maccabi.
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On March 1,2019, Nimrod Levi returned to Maccabi Ashdod for a second stint, signing for the rest of the season.
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Nimrod Levi was named Israeli League Round 33 MVP.
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On July 17,2019, Nimrod Levi signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem.
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Nimrod Levi is a member of the Israeli national basketball team.
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Nimrod Levi was a member of the Israeli Under-18 and Under-20 national teams.