He is one of the most successful American coaches in European basketball history. As a coach, Blatt has been the Israeli League Coach of the Year four times (1996, 2002, 2011, and 2014), the Russian Super League Coach of the Year (2005), and the Euroleague Coach of the Year (2014).
Some countries don't allow people to take nuts (whether raw or roasted) in. If you declare them, they'll simply be confiscated and destroyed. If you fail to declare them, they'll still be confiscated and destroyed-but-you'll probably be fined ! Australia (for example) will fine you $220 AUD for not declaring food.
You can purchase a beverage to drink and carry onto the plane once you have cleared security. In fact, you can buy liquid or gel items of any size in an airport after you have passed through clearance. These items are new, unopened and are guaranteed not to be a risk.