Former Celtics Champion Lands Multi-Year Deal Overseas
After six NBA seasons, former Boston Celtics champion Oshae Brissett is continuing his pro career overseas.
Brissett joined the EuroLeague on Tuesday after signing a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club. Maccabi plays in the top tier of Israeli basketball in the Ligat HaAl as well as the EuroLeague, where it has won six titles.
The 27-year-old forward seems excited for the next chapter of his basketball career.
“I’m joining the most decorated club on the planet, in order to win some more trophies,” Brissett told maccabi.co.il. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to meet the fans. Let’s Go Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv!”
The excitement appears mutual, as Maccabi’s general manager and head coach both sound thrilled to have Brissett on board.
“It’s great to bring a former NBA champion to Tel Aviv”, said Claudio Coldebella, Maccabi’s GM. “From the beginning he was our first choice. He’s a player who fits our system and his teammates, who can play in various positions, and who, thanks to his athleticism, energy, and desire to compete, is always very useful in many aspects of the game. We can’t wait to welcome Oshae to the Maccabi family.”
Maccabi head coach Oded Kattash echoed that sentiment, saying, “We are very pleased that Oshae joins us. He is a tough player who brings energy and contributes on both sides of the court. He has great experience and knows what it takes to win. We are looking forward to him fitting in quickly and helping us reach our goals.”
Brissett gets some security with a multi-year deal after enduring a frustrating 2024-25 campaign. He declined his $2.5 million player option with the Celtics after helping them win the 2024 NBA Finals, only to remain unsigned for most of the season.
He ultimately settled for a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers (his fourth team in six years) in March and appeared in just six games with them — a career low.
Brissett, who grew up in Canada and played college basketball at Syracuse, has primarily been a bench player throughout his NBA career, starting 46 of his 233 regular-season games. He appeared in 55 regular-season games and 10 playoff games in his lone season with Boston, helping the franchise win its NBA-record 18th championship before moving on.
While he already has a championship ring, Brissett will now try to chase another title on the international stage.