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Amar’e Stoudemire retires in Israel

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Amar’e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks looks on during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Amar’e Stoudemire became a trendsetter by signing with a team (Knicks) to retire from the NBA.

Now, he’s ending his post-NBA playing career with Hapoel Jerusalem:

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Many NBA stars discuss finishing their careers overseas to experience another part of the world. Stoudemire is one of the few to do it, and it seems like he found his stint in Israel fulfilling, even winning a championship.