Amare Stoudimire is in Israel right now, tracing back his Jewish roots.
The five-time NBA All-Star who recently signed with the New York Knicks is on a weeklong visit to learn about Israel, its language and religions. He believes he has "Hebrew roots" through his mother, Carrie.
"She studied the Scriptures and history and she believes she is a Hebrew," he told The Associated Press Friday in Jerusalem. "I grew up in a very spiritual home. It's not about religion, it's about spirituality for me." ESPN
Ummmmm. I don't mean to sound racist here but I just don't see a 7 foot black guy from Florida as being jewish. Call me crazy but he just doesn't fit the mold. I personally think of religion as a choice, so if that's the case, I'm all for it. I just don't believe he was raised in a Jewish household. Another thing also is that this is the first year he ever mentioned it, so I'm a little skeptical on that.
I wonder if he's going to be a frequent at Murrays bagels in NY.
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