Deni Avdija (/ ˈ d ɛ n i ə v ˈ d i j ə / DEN-ee əv-DEE-yə; Hebrew: דֶנִי אָבְדִיָה, Serbian Cyrillic: Дени Авдија; born 3 January 2001) is an Israeli professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Apr 1, 2020 · Israel’s rising basketball star Deni Avdija joined the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday to fulfill his mandatory army service to the country. The Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel National Team...

Apr 1, 2020 · Israel’s rising basketball star Deni Avdija joined the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday to fulfill his mandatory army service to the country. The Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel National Team forward is expected to be a Lottery Pick in the upcoming NBA Entry Draft and is slated to be selected with one of the top 5 picks this summer.

Jan 3, 2001 · On April 1, 2020, while the basketball season was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Avdija was drafted into the IDF for a short service. He led Maccabi Tel Aviv to the national title in 2020, averaging 12.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

Nov 16, 2023 · Following the Wizards’ 146-128 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on November 6, the 22-year-old Avdija was kidding around with teammates, trying his best not to stand out. Speaking of those...

Nov 19, 2020 · Deni Avdija received a deferment from mandatory service initially, but then served in the IDF for a short service due to the pandemic. Another fun fact about Avdija: he learned how to speak...

Apr 1, 2020 · Deni Avdija joined the Israel Defense Forces, IDF, his team Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv informed on Wednesday. The 19-year-old guard arrived this morning accompanied by his parents and agent.

Jun 19, 2024 · “For me, serving my country in the IDF is super important,” Avdija said in a 2020 interview with The Washington Post. The 23-year-old has also spoken at the Wizards’ Jewish Heritage Night, celebrated Hanukkah with his teammates and …

Jan 10, 2024 · An NBA star offered his support to an Israeli actor and IDF reservist wounded in the line of duty in Gaza, penning a Hebrew prayer for his recovery. Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija is the only Israeli player in the NBA (National Basketball Association).

Jan 10, 2024 · An NBA star offered his support to an Israeli actor and IDF reservist wounded in the line of duty in Gaza, penning a Hebrew prayer for his recovery. Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija is the only Israeli player in the NBA (National Basketball Association).