It's nice to see another venue where the Israeli and Muslim children get together.
LA Lakers captain Gasol gives Jerusalem a basketball lesson
Hours after meeting Peres, Spanish star holds clinic for young Jewish and Muslim players
BY RAPHAEL GELLAR June 2, 2014,
Hundreds of basketball fans gathered at Jerusalems Malha arena on Sunday to watch Los Angeles Lakers captain Pau Gasol conduct a basketball clinic with Jewish and Muslim kids from Hapoel Jerusalems youth team.
The basketball clinic was put together with the help of Arn Tellem, Hapoel Jerusalem co-owner and Pau Gasols well-known agent. Gasol, who met earlier in the day with President Shimon Peres on his first trip to Israel, stated that it was very important for him to conduct the clinic with Jewish and Muslim kids, to promote peace and coexistence.
The four-time all-star worked with the youngsters on their shooting, dribbling and defending skills, running several intense drills. At the end of the clinic, Hapoel Jerusalems management gave Gasol an honorary Hapoel Jerusalem jersey with his name on the back. At one stage, Gasol promised his shoes to one of the youngsters in whichever team won the next game they were playing.
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LA Lakers captain Gasol gives Jerusalem a basketball lesson | The Times of Israel
LA Lakers captain Gasol gives Jerusalem a basketball lesson
Hours after meeting Peres, Spanish star holds clinic for young Jewish and Muslim players
BY RAPHAEL GELLAR June 2, 2014,
Hundreds of basketball fans gathered at Jerusalems Malha arena on Sunday to watch Los Angeles Lakers captain Pau Gasol conduct a basketball clinic with Jewish and Muslim kids from Hapoel Jerusalems youth team.
The basketball clinic was put together with the help of Arn Tellem, Hapoel Jerusalem co-owner and Pau Gasols well-known agent. Gasol, who met earlier in the day with President Shimon Peres on his first trip to Israel, stated that it was very important for him to conduct the clinic with Jewish and Muslim kids, to promote peace and coexistence.
The four-time all-star worked with the youngsters on their shooting, dribbling and defending skills, running several intense drills. At the end of the clinic, Hapoel Jerusalems management gave Gasol an honorary Hapoel Jerusalem jersey with his name on the back. At one stage, Gasol promised his shoes to one of the youngsters in whichever team won the next game they were playing.
Read more:
LA Lakers captain Gasol gives Jerusalem a basketball lesson | The Times of Israel

