Maccabi Tel Aviv inked Oshae Brissett to a 2-year deal as the Canadian forward (6”7) brings an impressive resume to the Holy Land that includes 243 NBA appearances with four different teams while also being a part of Boston’s championship-winning squad just one year ago.
The 27-year old Brissett is a versatile wing who can also play shooting guard or power forward as he brings an energetic and aggressive playing style, excellent on-ball defense, athleticism and a relentless pursuit of loose balls and offensive rebounds.
“I’m joining the most decorated club on the planet, in order to win some more trophies,” Brissett told the Official Maccabi Tel Aviv website. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to meet the fans. Let’s Go Maccabi Tel Aviv!”
“It’s great to bring a former NBA champion to Tel Aviv,” General Manager Claudio Coldebella remarked. “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.”
“We are very pleased that Oshae is joining us,” Head Coach Oded Katash said. “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.”
Oshae Brissett was born in Toronto, Canada and as a 15-year old began showing promising basketball talent as his parents, who were originally from Jamaica convinced him to pursue his dream south of the border in the United States.
Although he was initially hesitant, Brissett agreed to join Findlay Prep in Nevada which is one of the top US high schools for player development and played alongside future NBA players including Dillon Brooks and Kelly Oubre. He then dominated at the FIBA Americas U18 championship for Canada, leading the Maple Leafs to a silver medal while posting a team-high 17.6 efficiency rating in the process which was higher than teammate and current NBA MVP and Champion, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
After his time at Findlay, Brissett spent an additional year at Athlete Institute near Toronto, during which college offers began pouring in. He eventually chose Syracuse University in New York State and immediately became one of their key players. In his freshman year, Brissett averaged roughly 15 points and nearly 9 rebounds per game which were almost the same as his second and final year in college.
In the summer of 2019 he signed with the Raptors and split time between the Canadian team’s NBA squad and its G-League affiliate, appearing in 19 games in his rookie season. Brissett later joined the Indiana Pacers and impressed by averaging 10.9 points and 5.5 rebounds over 21 games. By doing so, he earned himself a three-year contract with the Pacers and during the 2021/22 season, he played in 67 games which included 25 starts while averaging 9 points and over 5 rebounds per game.
In the 2023/24 season, Brissett joined Boston, where he continued to contribute energy and winning plays off the bench as he appeared in 55 regular season games under coach Joe Mazzulla and 10 more in the playoff run that ended with the Celtics claiming the NBA Championship. This past season, Oshae split time between the G-League and the Philadelphia 76ers, appearing in six games for the latter.
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