Pini Gershon: Jimmy Clark Is Steps Away From a Multi-Million Deal
Pini Gershon claims Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Jimmy Clark is a step away from a multi-million EuroLeague deal if he cuts down on his turnovers.
In the latest episode of the "Al HaBazer" podcast, basketball experts Pini Gershon and Ofer "Juba" Gross analyzed the ongoing turnover issue plaguing Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Jimmy Clark. Despite leading the Yellow and Blue to a hard-fought 80-73 victory in the EuroLeague derby, the American guard committed six turnovers.
Gross highlighted Clark's vital role during crunch time, noting that in the fourth quarter he single-handedly carried the offense. According to Gross, out of Maccabi's first 15 points in that period, Clark was responsible for 13 of them through scoring or passing, acting as the team's primary playmaker alongside Yam Madar.
Responding to the statistics, legendary former coach Pini Gershon pointed out that cleaning up the ball-handling mistakes is the only thing standing between Clark and a massive multi-million dollar contract. Gershon stated that if Clark eliminates his turnover habit, he would easily command a three-million-dollar salary in the EuroLeague.
Clark signed a three-year contract extension six months ago, doubling his salary to over one million dollars per season. The 25-year-old American guard joined Maccabi Tel Aviv from Bnei Herzliya in February 2025. Across 11 EuroLeague appearances this season, he is averaging 13.5 points, 3.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.2 turnovers per game.
