Omri Casspi's new site

[Reem]

http://www.casspi18.com/

he started to write columns for the israeli fans in the site "one.co.il", so in his new site those columns are translated to english.

you can find there a lot of information and lots of pictures from Maccabi and from the Kings.

also a more detailed biography, separated by years.

so check it by yourself:
http://www.casspi18.com/

 

[OptimusRhyme]

dope. thanks.. starting to love this young guys intensity. hes a real keeper.. I've been surprised with his driving game too, hes got some nice little floaters in his repertoire.

 

[Emma]

Comparing the non-stop-action of Tel Aviv to sleepy Sacramento

Most of my time in Sacramento I prefer to be at home and to rest in order to clear my head, since there is not much opportunity to do that. In general, Sacramento is very quite, the opposite of Tel Aviv, more like Kiryat Shmona in the north.
I’m enjoying some very good restaurants and spending my time with my brother. I also greatly savor spending time with my family during their visit, which also allows me to speak Hebrew. The time I spend with them is very important for me since there is not too much "fun" here.

Okay, let's just stab this one in the heart right now. Until he says: "Sacramento is so boring I want to dig out my eyes with a spoon" this should remain a simple comparison. We don't know what he thinks is fun, or what is fun over there in Tel Aviv. I can feel "lack of soul food" part deux percolating...

 

[Armadillo]

Tel Aviv is a very, very vibrant and dynamic city. There's always something happening around you. It's noisy and dense, there are people in the streets around the clock (in downtown Tel Aviv anyway). Many businesses are open 24x7, great nightlife, clubs, bars, restaurants, etc..

I don't know how Sacramento is compared to this, but I guess that's pretty much what he's trying to say

 

[Sparky6string]

Sacramento isn't like that so much. It's hard to describe Sac but I'll say it's a good place for NBA players to concentrate on their game.

Nice site, thanks Reem.

 

[Emma]

Tel Aviv is a very, very vibrant and dynamic city. There's always something happening around you. It's noisy and dense, there are people on the street around the clock (in downtown Tel Aviv anyway). Many businesses are open 24x7, great nightlife, clubs, bars, restaurants, etc..

I don't know how Sacramento is compared to this, but I guess that's pretty much what he aims at

Sacramento is kind of a sleepy valley community, (a very large community, but that's the nearest comparison.) It's a relatively conservative capitol city. Things open at 8 a.m., there are only two nightclubs to speak of, things close at 10 p.m. and the largest employer is the government.

So, it's about the opposite of Tel Aviv.

The whole issue I was jumping on was a saga involving Chris Webber and his disdain for the sleepiness of the city. His most famous complaint being the lack of soul food available. It triggered the famous Sacramento inferiority complex, which is what I am futilely trying to cut off at the pass.

 

[Armadillo]

Sacramento is kind of a sleepy valley community, (a very large community, but that's the nearest comparison.) It's a relatively conservative capitol city. Things open at 8 a.m., there are only two nightclubs to speak of, things close at 10 p.m. and the largest employer is the government.

So, it's about the opposite of Tel Aviv.

The whole issue I was jumping on was a saga involving Chris Webber and his disdain for the sleepiness of the city. His most famous complaint being the lack of soul food available. It triggered the famous Sacramento inferiority complex, which is what I am futilely trying to cut off at the pass.

I'll help by saying that from what I know about Omri, this kind of thing is the last thing on his mind. Besides, when asked by Israeli media, he always says how much he enjoys the place and the people. He's a big boy, he knows the place will do him good

 

[Emma]

He sounds like a very cool guy. If I meet him at the mall (I have met Kevin Martin, Francisco Garcia, and Beno Udrih in person, and for some reason it's always at a shopping mall) I'll mention that his fans in Israel make a great impression as well.

 

[Armadillo]

Haha, thanks

I guess it's either the mall or one of the 2 clubs you mentioned.
That leaves us with 33% chance to run into him at the mall. Pretty good odds.

 

[VF21]

The whole issue I was jumping on was a saga involving Chris Webber and his disdain for the sleepiness of the city. His most famous complaint being the lack of soul food available. It triggered the famous Sacramento inferiority complex, which is what I am futilely trying to cut off at the pass.

Sometimes, posting a pre-tempest in a teapot post does exactly the opposite of what you would hope or expect.

Omri Casspi doesn't bring with him anywhere near the baggage or mixed feelings Webb brought to Sacramento. I don't think there's going to be a problem.

 

[Reem]

Sacramento is kind of a sleepy valley community, (a very large community, but that's the nearest comparison.) It's a relatively conservative capitol city. Things open at 8 a.m., there are only two nightclubs to speak of, things close at 10 p.m. and the largest employer is the government.

So, it's about the opposite of Tel Aviv.

The whole issue I was jumping on was a saga involving Chris Webber and his disdain for the sleepiness of the city. His most famous complaint being the lack of soul food available. It triggered the famous Sacramento inferiority complex, which is what I am futilely trying to cut off at the pass.

I think it's not about the clubs and the night life.. it's about family and friends, webber's american, he can connect to other players easily and he wasn't far from his family, but foreign players have deferente difficulties (language, friends etc..)
he said a lot of good things about sac, that it's a great place for him to focus on basketball.. I think he likes the city, but people always ask what are the differences so he mantioned them

 

[The Phantom]

Sacramento is kind of a sleepy valley community, (a very large community, but that's the nearest comparison.) It's a relatively conservative capitol city. Things open at 8 a.m., there are only two nightclubs to speak of, things close at 10 p.m. and the largest employer is the government.

So, it's about the opposite of Tel Aviv.

The whole issue I was jumping on was a saga involving Chris Webber and his disdain for the sleepiness of the city. His most famous complaint being the lack of soul food available. It triggered the famous Sacramento inferiority complex, which is what I am futilely trying to cut off at the pass.

I take it you haven't been to downtown or midtown lately? While no where near the class of Tel Aviv, the nightlife has improved marketly in Sacramento. There is a lot more than two nightclubs and the thing about everything closing at 10 pm is an old falacy people used say a decade ago.

Now again, its nowhere near Tel Aviv or any other major city like NY or Chi, but it not as slow as you portray.

 

[BritishColumbia]

I do not think we should be surprised. We all know that Sacramento is a quite governmental city. Omri just said that in his blog because most people in Israel do not know that much about his new place. "Quiet" doesn't mean "Bad" or even "Boring".
Sacramento is not New York, London, Moscow, Hong Kong or Tokyo and it is great for Omri. The last thing he needs now is to be haunted by big city mass media drama monsters and stuff like that. Sacramento is arguably the best place for him to be life- and career-wise and Omri is smart and he understands it.

 

[NoBonus]

Omri Casspi: International Man of Mystery!

 

[Emma]

I take it you haven't been to downtown or midtown lately? While no where near the class of Tel Aviv, the nightlife has improved marketly in Sacramento. There is a lot more than two nightclubs and the thing about everything closing at 10 pm is an old falacy people used say a decade ago.

Now again, its nowhere near Tel Aviv or any other major city like NY or Chi, but it not as slow as you portray.

I was at a midtown bar Sunday night, dancin' 'til 2 a.m. (I don't remember the name, it was like Para - something.) All the stores do close at 10 or 11 p.m. (Target, Walmart, and any other place that's not a drug store.) The post was intentionally vague, I just wanted to paint the broadest picture I could of why someone would find it particularly bland.

Forget Sacramento, I just think it's cool to have such international exposure for our team.

 

[Section 101]

I'm sure if you were in Tel Aviv by yourself or with 1 other person you would feel the same way. It will take time for him to learn and adjust.

 

[casspion]

Okay, let's just stab this one in the heart right now. Until he says: "Sacramento is so boring I want to dig out my eyes with a spoon" this should remain a simple comparison. We don't know what he thinks is fun, or what is fun over there in Tel Aviv. I can feel "lack of soul food" part deux percolating...

I read the Hebrew piece and there wasn't a pinch of negitivity in what Omri said. I only think he will need to adjust to losing 50+ games in a season. Sacramento is a much better place for him than a bigger market with a sizable Jewish/Israeli communities. Damn I actually wish we (meaning raptors. Israeli-Canadian in Toronto here) got him.Heck he was more impressive than Derozen thus far. And with the raptors draft luck, who knows if DD will justify the his pick.

 

[VF21]

I read the Hebrew piece and there wasn't a pinch of negitivity in what Omri said. I only think he will need to adjust to losing 50+ games in a season. Sacramento is a much better place for him than a bigger market with a sizable Jewish/Israeli communities. Damn I actually wish we (meaning raptors. Israeli-Canadian in Toronto here) got him.Heck he was more impressive than Derozen thus far. And with the raptors draft luck, who knows if DD will justify the his pick.

First, welcome to KF! Now, about the losing 50+ games? I don't think it's going to be a problem...Casspi totally understands the concept of a rebuilding team and, after listening to him talk, I think he's truly excited about the possibilities here.

And I think he likes Sacramento at least partially because of the beautiful weather.

 

[FromIsrael]

Casspi is getting better and better every game..
great site..

 

[c-webb1s#1]

I love how excited he gets during the games after a big play or nice move lol He just brings so much energy and hustle!!He's quickly becoming my favorite Kings player after Tyreke

 

[DeaconBlues]

I read the Hebrew piece and there wasn't a pinch of negitivity in what Omri said. I only think he will need to adjust to losing 50+ games in a season. Sacramento is a much better place for him than a bigger market with a sizable Jewish/Israeli communities. Damn I actually wish we (meaning raptors. Israeli-Canadian in Toronto here) got him.Heck he was more impressive than Derozen thus far. And with the raptors draft luck, who knows if DD will justify the his pick.

Yeah, last year before he opted out of the draft I was telling people we should get him, when Joe Alexander climbed out of our reach. That said I do like DeRozan even if Casspi has been more impressive so far, and I think the Kings provide an excellent situation for him. Besides, the temperate climate probably makes the adjustment easier. Besides, hasn't he been living in Giv'atayim? He should be used to sleepy towns by now.