6. Omri Casspi – Caspi is Israeli basketball, a mantle he earned. A wonderful NBA career has since brought many NBA players to Israel and is an ambassador for the country and the Jewish people.

7. Mark Spitz – Spitz is this high because his accolades are over the top. One of the greatest athletes of all time and proudly Jewish.

8. Amare Stoudemire – Stoudemire Jewish journey was not front and center as a player but as a coach and BIG 3 it was undeniable. On this list, we are not sure anyone takes their Judaism to the depths Stoudemire does. Yasher Koach!

9. Maxwell Jacob Friedman – Yes, we may seem bias BUT MJF is not only a Champion, MJF quite literally wears a Jewish star every ring he enters. He openly discusses his Judaism in the ring, something rarely if ever seen. We kvell every time he does it!

10. Sue Bird – She became one of the greatest female athletes of all time. She is a mainstream star and holds countless WNBA records. Bird is the standard barrier for Jewish women’s basketball.