Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Omri Casspi:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Omri Moshe Casspi
  • Nationality: Israeli
  • Age: Born June 22, 1988
  • Hometown: Holon, Israel
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 16
  • Number: Most notably wore 18, reflecting his Israeli heritage
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Attended Yavne High School in Israel while playing for youth teams of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • College: Did not attend college; he developed professionally in the Israeli league before entering the NBA.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 23rd overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first Israeli player to be drafted in the first round.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Sacramento Kings (2009–2011, 2014–2017)
    2. Cleveland Cavaliers (2011–2013)
    3. Houston Rockets (2013–2014)
    4. New Orleans Pelicans (2017)
    5. Golden State Warriors (2017–2018)
    6. Memphis Grizzlies (2018–2019)
  • International Career
    • Represented Israel in FIBA competitions, serving as a leader for the national team.
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA.
  • Kids: Casspi has two children with his wife, Shani.
  • Siblings: He has a sister, Aviv, and a brother, Eitan.

Omri Casspi’s player archetype was that of an energetic combo forward, a movement-heavy wing who fit best as a slashing complementary scorer, transition finisher, and floor-spacing forward rather than a primary creator. Defensively, his role was to bring effort, size, and activity across forward spots, using his motor to contest, rotate, and hold up within team concepts more than overwhelm matchups with elite length or shutdown isolation defense. Offensively, he was most useful attacking closeouts, running the floor hard, cutting without the ball, and knocking down spot-up jumpers, with his 6-foot-9 frame, solid athleticism, and physical competitiveness helping him play with pace and pressure. His overall play style was direct and high-energy: he thrived when he could play off others, fill lanes in transition, crash into openings, and keep the offense moving with quick decisions instead of slowing the game into possession-by-possession shot creation.

Fun Facts

  • Casspi was known for his three-point shooting, hustle, and versatility.
  • Played a key role as a solid role player for several teams and helped popularize basketball in Israel.
  • Although he briefly joined the Golden State Warriors during their championship window, he was waived before the team won the 2018 title and thus did not receive a ring.

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Omri Casspi
Basketball-Reference — Omri Casspi Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Omri Casspi | Forward