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Rotoworld said:Amar'e Stoudemire has gone to Israel this week to learn more about Judaism and learn Hebrew.
He showed up to Team USA training camp with a Star of David tattoo, and when asked if that meant he was now Jewish, replied "Yes." Stoudemire believes he has "Hebrew roots" through his mother, and said the following on Twitter. "To clear everything up: I'm studying history & want to learn about all religions. I think I might have some Hebrew Roots and I'm researching it." And in case you're wondering, since he's already played for Team USA on a senior level, he would not be allowed to play for Israel if he wanted to.
Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/shalom_amar_psEpQtyqFmwekTin55og9O