Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Omri Casspi:

  • 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.

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.