Josh Freund – 6 Years Pro in Israel & Championship Run | The Baseline

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Freund — a Jewish-American professional basketball player who has spent the last six seasons playing pro in Israel and won a championship last year 🏆🏀. Josh opens up about what it really takes to build a long-term career overseas, staying grounded in his identity, and growing both on and off the court in Israeli basketball.
From adapting to life in Israel 🇮🇱 to competing at a high level year after year, Josh shares real insight into consistency, mindset, and why Israel has become home for so many Jewish athletes playing overseas.
Whether you’re a player thinking about going overseas 🌍, someone already grinding in Europe, or a fan curious about the global basketball journey — this episode brings perspective that matters.
💬 What we talk about:
– Playing professional basketball in Israel 🇮🇱
– Winning a championship overseas 🏆
– Longevity and consistency as an import player
– Life as a Jewish athlete abroad ✡️
– Advice for players chasing a pro career overseas 🌍
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