Notable Former Players
The best player who played for the club is undoubtedly Barry Leibowitz. Hailing from the ABA team of the New Jersey Nets, Leibowitz is considered one of the best players ever in Israeli basketball. Without a doubt, the most beloved foreign player in Hapoel Tel Aviv history was Mike Largey. In the history of the Israel Basketball League he was the first foreigner to be named team captain. Another admired player by the club's fans is Shimon Amsalem, who played for the club during its glory days of the 1980s and the ill-fated years of the 1990s. He was known for his fighting spirit as well as his love for the fans and the club. Clearly another fan favorite was Kenny Labanowski, the 6'8" forward arrived in 1981, and was a fierce competitor, known for his fighting spirit and rebounding.
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