European & Middle-Eastern fans are a bit different from what we are used to in the NBA.
Their approach, customs, ways of expressing their love for the team, and a general fan mentality they carry can provide some special moments especially for those not used to this kind of treatment from supporters.
Amar'e Stoudemire recently took the decision of retiring from the NBA, and eventually taking his journey overseas. He joined Hapoel Jerusalem B.C., an Israeli team competing in European competitions with local and international success.
The team definitely looks to gain the most from Stoudemire in order to help them compete with others, especially with Maccabi Tel-Aviv, a powerhouse in the European basketball community.
Just recently, Hapoel had their first open practice. A lot of the team fans were present to welcome their newly-arrived star straight from the NBA, and the official club twitter even released a video of fans and Amar'e Stoudemire enjoying the company of one another.
The former NBA All-Star was surprised of what he had just witnessed. But nevertheless, he still picked up on everyone's passion and joined them in their chanting and dancing routine.
Do you think our fans are excited for the new season? @Amareisreal #YallaHapoel pic.twitter.com/a9NxihzOkN
— Hapoel Jerusalem B.C (@JerusalemBasket) August 26, 2016
It is definitely an experience that you have to see live in order to understand. What is certain is that Amar'e Stoudemire got introduced to a new environment full of passion and dedication. Fans will demand the same from him and nothing less.
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