Deni Avdija Nationality

Last Modified Dec 26, 2024 02:10 GMT
Deni Avdija Nationality
Deni Avdija during a Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns match

Deni Avdija is a professional basketball player who is playing in the NBA as a small forward for the Portland Trail Blazers as of December 2024. Avdija joined the Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club's youth academy and led his team to three consecutive Israeli Youth State Championships. Avdija debuted with the Maccabi Tel Aviv senior team when he was 16 years old. He played 47 games throughout his three seasons for the Maccabi Tel Aviv and scored 469 points and 219 rebounds, as per Pro Ballers. Avdija has three Israeli League championships (2018-20) to his name and the title of the youngest player to ever win the Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP award.

Avdija declared for the 2020 NBA draft and was selected by the Washington Wizards as a first-round, ninth-overall pick in the draft. He scored his career-best 43 points in the NBA against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 14, 2024, while playing for the Washington Wizards. As of December 24, 2024, he has played 316 games, scoring 3190 points, grabbing 1880 rebounds, and dishing out 816 assists, as per Basketball Reference.

What is Deni Avdija's nationality?

Deni Avdija holds dual citizenship of Israel and Serbia. He started representing Israel in the 2016-17 Under-16 European Championship, where he averaged 15.3 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. Avdija last represented the Israeli senior team in the 2022–23 Euro Basket as of December 2024, scoring 73 points, 43 rebounds, and 23 assists in 7 games, according to the Proballers. His mother, Sharon Artzi, is a former championship runner, and his father, Zufer Avdija, played basketball for Yugoslavia’s national team before moving to Israel, according to his NBA profile.

Deni Avdija's hometown

Deni Avdija’s hometown is Beit Zera, Israel.

Deni Avdija's birthplace

Deni Avdija was born on January 3, 2001, in Beit Zera, Israel.

FAQs on Deni Avdija

A. As of December 2024, Deni Avdija is 23 years old.

A. Deni Avdija stands 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall.

A. Deni Avdija has four years of experience in the NBA.

A. Deni Avdija started his professional journey in 2017.

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