Heavy mourning in the Israeli basketball world: Raz Adam killed in a car accident
[69070] Heavy mourning in the Israeli basketball world: Raz Adam killed in a car accident
Hapoel Galil Elyon basketball player, Raz Adam, was killed last night in a tragic car accident on Route 90, at only 26 years old.
Heavy mourning in the Israeli basketball world: Raz Adam killed in a car accident
The sport of basketball in Israel bows its head following the news of the death of Raz Adam, a Super League player for Hapoel Galil Elyon, who was killed in a car accident last night on Route 90 near Agamon Hula. According to the report on 🏀 Points in the Paint - Barak Haklai, Adam was on his way to a team event at the time of the collision between two vehicles.
Adam, 26 at the time of his death, left behind a rich sporting legacy. He began his journey in Netanya, led the team as captain at just 20 years old, and played over the years for prominent clubs including Hapoel Tel Aviv, Ironi Ness Ziona, and Ironi Kiryat Ata. On 🏀 Points in the Paint, it was noted that Adam was a leading player over the last three seasons, posting double-digit averages and even recording two appearances for the senior Israel national team, in addition to two European Championship titles with the youth national teams.
On social media, many reacted to the tragedy with great sadness. The channel Daniel Amram Uncensored, known for its critical approach toward institutions and figures in Israel, shared personal testimonies about the player's character. A former combat soldier named Ishay Luzon recounted how he reached out to Adam for a ticket to a game, and was immediately met with personal and direct assistance, a testimony that added a personal and moving touch to his memory. Many fans eulogized him and called him a "legend".