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After NBA retirement, Amare Stoudemire to play for Israeli team

FILE - In this July 18, 2013, file photo, New York Knicks basketball player Amare Stoudemire attends a meeting at the President's residence in Jerusalem. After retiring from the NBA on July 26, Stoudemire signed a two-year contract Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, to play for Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem. Stoudemire says it was a very emotional decision for him and his family.

NEW YORK — Amare Stoudemire isn't done yet.

After retiring from the NBA on July 26, Stoudemire signed a two-year contract Monday to play for Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem.

Stoudemire said the decision was very emotional for him and his family.