How NBA Journeyman Omri Casspi Built An $800 Million Venture Capital Firm Omri Casspi's name may not immediately conjure images of venture capital.
A former professional basketball player from Israel, he played in the NBA between 2009 and 2017 for teams like the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.
His on court achievements are well documented: a first round draft pick out of Maccabi Tel Aviv, an Israeli national team member, and one of only four Israeli born players to have played in the league.