Knicks' Stoudemire in Israel to trace Hebrew roots

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07/30/2010 -

JERUSALEM (AP) -NBA star Amare Stoudemire says he has come to Israel to explore whether he has Jewish heritage.

He tells The Associated Press on Friday that he believes he has ``Hebrew roots'' through his mother, Carrie.

The five-time All-Star who recently signed with the New York Knicks is on a weeklong visit to learn about Israel, its language and religions.

Stoudemire's Twitter page features such Hebrew words as ``Shalom,'' ``Le'chayim'' and ``ze ha'halom sheli,'' Hebrew for ``this is my dream.''

The 6-foot-10 forward signed a five-year, $100 million contract with the Knicks three weeks ago. He spent his first eight NBA seasons with the Phoenix Suns.

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