In Knicks rumors tonight, Amar'e Stoudemire may be plying his trade for a team other than the New York Knicks after the 2014-15 NBA season -- in another country altogether.
So says Marc Berman of the New York Post: "Amar’e Stoudemire might say “Shalom’’ to the NBA and play for his Israeli team in Jerusalem after his contract expires after next season," states Berman in an article posted Monday night.
"Stoudemire is part of a four-man ownership group, including superagent Arn Tellem, that purchased 60 percent of Hapoel Jerusalem last summer and turned the franchise into the top team in the Israeli league at 20-7."
Amar'e Stoudemire's $100 million contract with the Knicks expires after the 2014-15 season, and indicates in the Post article that he might want to play with Hapoel Jerusalem while he is relatively good health:
“We’ll see,’’ the former Phoenix Suns star said to The New York Post. “You can’t rule anything out. The future is unknown and so if I have an opportunity to [play in Israel] and am still in great health, it would be great."
"I have one more year left on my deal and we’ll go from there."
The New York Knicks have yet to comment on Stoudemire's statements.