Amar’e Stoudemire, who claims “Hebrew roots ... My son wasn’t the first nor will be the last non-Israeli son or daughter that will want to continue his athletic skills while living ...

Amar'e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch first met in 2002 at a party in Phoenix hosted by rapper Nelly. The two shared an instant connection, and their relationship evolved into a lifelong partnership.

Amar’e Stoudemire had a quick answer. “I’ve created a program … like an educational center where students can go and play basketball or they play their recreational sport and you have a ...