Doron Jamchi
Doron Jamchi, also spelled Jamchy (Hebrew: דורון ג'מצ'י; born July 1, 1961), is an Israeli former professional basketball player. At a height of 1.98 metres (6 ft 6 in), he played at the shooting guard and small forward positions. During his pro club career, Jamchi was a four-time FIBA European Selection, in the years 1987, 1990, 1991, and 1995. He was also a four-time Israeli Premier League Top Scorer, in the years 1982, 1984, 1985, and 1999. Widely considered to have been one of the best shooters in the history of European basketball, Jamchi is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Israeli Premier League.
Jamchi in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1961 Petah Tikva, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1978–2000 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Number | 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1985 | Ironi Ramat Gan |
| 1985–1996 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1996–1999 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 1999–2000 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 15,487 (pro club career) 3,514 (Israeli NT) 19,001 (total) |
He is also the second most capped player in the history of the senior men's Israeli national team. Jamchi, who was the top scorer of the 1985 FIBA EuroBasket, is also the all-time leading scorer in the history of the senior Israeli national team. He was named to the FIBA All-Time EuroStars Team in 2007. In 2008, he was named the 16th Best Israeli Athlete of All Time by The Jerusalem Post.