In the last 40 years, more than 800 African-Americans have relocated to Israel to play in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Treated 'like kings'Many of these American players went to Israel begrudgingly, if only to showcase themselves for a bigger contract elsewhere. (Campbell family)In the four years between college and Israel, Campbell played in a different country each season and figured that trend would continue. That's my home and I love Israel and so I find myself defending Israel when I'm in the States." Most Americans don't know much about Israeli basketball, outside of the occasional pre-season game against an NBA team.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2017 17:15 UTC