Can Jews Jump?

According to haaretz.com, Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks power forward's trip to Israel comes in light of his learning that his mother is Jewish.

He seems to be embracing his newly discovered religious roots, as he is quickly picking up on some Hebrew.

Other Jewish NBA players are Jordan Farmar and Omri Casspi. If Duke guard Jon Scheyer makes an NBA team, he will be added to the list, as well.

Err ahhh .... does religion have "roots?"   Maybe the Huff Post ought to consider that Mr. Stoudemire is proud if heritage?  Or is that pride in Jewish  heritage not possible if you are a "person of color?"