Daniel Theis inks two-year contract with Maccabi: “Very significant signing”

By Johnny Askounis/ [email protected]

After initially being linked to a move with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, Daniel Theis has instead joined fellow EuroLeague outfit Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv.

The Yellows officially announced the signing on Wednesday.

Per the press release: “Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv is back in a big way. The double-winners have signed Daniel Theis—the tough center of the German national team (2.04 meters / 6’8″, 34)—for the next two seasons. Theis played for Monaco over the past two seasons.

“This is a very significant signing,” stated Club Chairman Shimon Mizrahi. “Daniel Theis is an exp