Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija Defines 'Generational' Talent

Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija Defines 'Generational' Talent

Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Still a fairly young player, Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers is finally reaching the ceiling that was once expected when he was drafted with the No. 9 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. His nickname ‘Turbo’ comes from his ability to run the floor and play high-paced offense, but his game intelligence is what has surprised everyone. From a late bloomer to a player who can impact the game anytime,…

Blazers' Deni Avdija makes history, embraces spotlight after first All-Star nod

NBAE via Getty Deni Avdija didn’t light up the box score in his first All-Star Game. That wasn’t really the point. Avdija finished with five points, four assists and one rebound in 15 minutes, but the selection itself mattered. Both for how far he’s come and who he represents. As Joe Freeman of The Oregonian noted, Avdija became the first Israeli-born player to make an NBA All-Star team, a moment he didn’t take lightly. “I feel like this is a dr…

Trail Blazers Notes: Avdija, Lillard, Clingan, Hansen, Arena

Deni Avdija didn’t really stand out in his first All-Star appearance — with five points, four assists and one rebound in 15 minutes — but being selected for the game confirmed to fans who may not follow the Trail Blazers closely that he’s one of the league’s best players, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Avdija also made history by becoming the first-ever Israeli-born All-Star, and he’s aware of his importance to his home nation. “I have def…