Deni Avdija is a professional basketball player and was born on January 3, 2001, in Beit Zera, Israel. He stands at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters), weighs 240 pounds (109 kilograms) and plays at the Small Forward position for the Portland Trail Blazers. Avdija started his basketball career at Maccabi Tel Aviv which stands as one of Europe's top clubs. At 16 years old Avdija achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest player to join the senior team. Avdija helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win three consecutive Israeli Basketball Premier League titles between 2018 and 2020. His outstanding play in 2020 led to winning the league's MVP award.
The NBA recognized Avdija's exceptional abilities. The Washington Wizards chose Avdija as their ninth overall selection during the 2020 NBA Draft. During his first year as a professional, he demonstrated his ability to play multiple positions while displaying exceptional basketball intelligence. Throughout his NBA career, Avdija has maintained a balanced performance with 10.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in each game. He averaged 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in the 2023-24 season as per Basketball Reference. He also participated in international competitions and played for Israel in the FIBA U20 European Championship where he won the MVP award while leading his team to victory in 2019.
Who is Deni Avdija’s parents?
Deni Avdija was born to Zufer Avdija and Sharon Artzi in Beit Zera, Israel.
Who is Deni Avdija’s father?
Deni Avdija’s father is Zufer Avdija, who is a Serbian-Israeli coach and former professional basketball player. As of January 2025, he is the general manager and president of basketball operations for the Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He was also a member of the Yugoslavia national team that won the bronze medal at the 1982 FIBA World Championship in Columbia. He also scored a tournament-high 24 points in a match against Uruguay. He also won the gold medal at the 1983 Mediterranean Games in Morocco.
Who is Deni Avdija’s mother?
Deni Avdija’s mother is Sharon Artzi, who is a former track and field athlete and basketball player. She is an Israeli Jew from Kibbutz Beit Zera.
What nationality are Deni Avdija’s parents?
Deni Avdija’s father is Serbian-Israeli by nationality and his mother is Israeli by nationality.
FAQs on Deni Avdija
A. Deni Avdija is 24 years old as of January 2025.
A. Deni Avdija plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.
A. Deni Avdija has a listed height of 6 feet and 9 inches.
A. Deni Avdija plays at the Small Forward position.
