Tj Leaf
Maccabi Tel Aviv/PF/
IsraelPlayer Info
TJ Leaf’s career has transitioned from a first-round NBA draft pick to a key role with one of Europe’s most storied clubs, Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 28-year-old power forward from El Cajon, California, was selected 18th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2017 after a productive freshman year at UCLA. His NBA stint showed flashes of his scoring touch and perimeter shooting for a big man, but he found a more consistent and prominent role after moving overseas. With Maccabi Tel Aviv, Leaf has thrived in the Israeli Premier League and EuroLeague, utilizing his skilled offensive game, mobility, and rebounding to become a reliable frontcourt option. Competing for one of the continent’s perennial contenders has allowed him to play in high-pressure games and contend for titles, a experience that has rounded out his game. While his NBA tenure was brief, Leaf has successfully reinvented himself as a valuable stretch-four in Europe, demonstrating the adaptability required for a long professional career and contributing to Maccabi’s winning tradition.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
EuroLeague 2025-2026Regular Season
GP
24
MPG
17.67
PPG
9.13
2PM%
63%
3PM%
41%
REB
4.67
AST
1.08
STL
0.42
BLK
0.46
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
EuroLeague 2025-2026Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
24
Games Started
1
Minutes
17.67
Points
9.13
Rebound
4.67
Assist
1.08
Block
0.46
Steal
0.42
Field Goal %
61%
3-Point Field Goal %
41%
Free Throw %
85%
Offensive Rebound
1.96
Defensive Rebound
2.71
Turnovers
0.46
Assists/Turnovers
2.4
Personal Fouls
1.63
Total Data
Points
219
Rebound
112
Assist
26
Block
11
Steal
10
Field Goal %
61%
3-Point Field Goal %
41%
Free Throw %
85%
Offensive Rebound
47
Defensive Rebound
65
Turnovers
11
Personal Fouls
39