Former Magic guard Carlos Arroyo says that he's ready to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv this season, according to Haaretz.

Arroyo, the highest-paid player in the team's history, arrived in Israel Monday night to a warm welcome from hundreds of fans.

"This is a very big step in my career," Arroyo said. "It'll be a great experience."

"I played a lot in the NBA, and I felt there was a need to make a change. I wanted to be a more effective player for my team, and with Maccabi I'll be able to be that," he added.