Former Maccabi player and coach Lior Lubin passed away at 46 / News - Basketnews.com

Lubin passed away from cancer.

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Lior Lubin, a former EuroLeague player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, passed away at 46.

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Lubin was battling cancer. After previously suffering from the illness, Lubin's health suddenly took a hit several months ago. With the doctors admitting a low chance of overcoming the disease, Lubin was taken home from the hospital and spent the last days at home with his family, Sport5 report.

Lubin was a close friend of the current Maccabi head coach, Oded Kattash. Kattash was one of the people who visited Lubin in recent weeks.

After playing professionally internationally (Maccabi, 2002-03) and domestically, Lubin went on to become a coach. After several seasons, he was appointed as an assistant in the Israeli national team in 2014.

Lubin coached Hapoel Be'er Sheva this season but left the club in November after his health deteriorated. Previously, he served as an assistant coach in Maccabi, Panathinaikos Athens, and Hapoel Holon, among other clubs.

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