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The 50 most interesting players in European hoops: Nos. 20-11

By Trevor Magnotti

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 22: Pierre Jackson #55 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center on January 22, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 22: Pierre Jackson #55 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center on January 22, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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20. Norris Cole, PG, Maccabi Tel Aviv

Norris Cole was a part of what’s become a yearly overhaul of the Maccabi Tel Aviv roster, and his fit in the Euroleague setting is going to be intriguing. After struggling to find an NBA role in the post-LeBron James Miami Heat world, Cole finds himself at 28-years old, attempting to make his mark in Europe after a short stint in China. How he fits into what might actually be a cohesive Maccabi team remains to be seen. Will he be the headliner? Or will Pierre Jackson? Is he going to try to distribute primarily, or is he a scorer?

Like Brian Roberts, we haven’t seen Cole as a primary player on a team in quite some time. Other than some brief instances during his tenure with a decimated Pelicans team, he was never allowed to show the extent of his skill set in the NBA. With the talent drop-off to Euroleague and the Israeli League, what will he do? That’s a question that ultimately will determine whether Maccabi can get back to competing, or if this will be another disaster campaign.

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