Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli selected for NBA All-Star Game
Israeli forward earns All-Star nod after breakout season with Portland
Israeli NBA forward Deni Avdija was selected Sunday night for the NBA All-Star Game, marking a historic milestone in his career and a rare achievement for Israeli basketball.
Avdija earned one of 24 roster spots following a standout season with the Portland Trail Blazers. He will represent the Western Conference at the All-Star Game on February 15 in Los Angeles, alongside stars including Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Drafted to the NBA in 2020, Avdija is enjoying the strongest season of his career and has emerged as one of the league’s most talked-about players. His performances have driven a sharp rise in attention this season, with a record-breaking 34,911 mentions in January, reflecting his growing significance in the NBA.
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