Deni Avdija

Israeli forward Deni Avdija was the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft and a key player for the Wizards, known for his passing and rebounding.

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Occupation

Basketball player

Born in

Beit Zera

Born

January 3, 2001

Zodiac

Capricorn

9,368

days alive

25

years old

$5 million

net worth

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Born
January 3, 2001 in 🇮🇱Beit Zera
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·snake 🐍
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About

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Deni Avdija is an Israeli professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the small forward position, and is nicknamed "Turbo" for his fast-paced drive and aggressive playing style. Prior to the NBA, he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. From 2020 to 2024 he played for the Washington Wizards. In 2024 Deni Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Before Fame

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Before his rise to basketball stardom, Deni Avdija grew up in Beit Zera, Israel, where he was born in 2001. He was raised with a strong athletic background, as his father was also a professional basketball player. Deni displayed exceptional talent from a young age, showing promise for a future in the sport.

Trivia

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  • •Deni Avdija was drafted 9th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.
  • •Deni Avdija is the highest-drafted Israeli player in NBA history.
  • •Deni Avdija won a gold medal with the Israeli under-20 national team at the 2018 FIBA U20 European Championship.
  • •Deni Avdija was named the 2019-20 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP, becoming the youngest player ever to win the award.

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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

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Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for January 3, 2001

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2024
Day 8,458
Age 23

Debut with Portland Trail Blazers

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 2024

Avdija played his first game for the Portland Trail Blazers against the Phoenix Suns.

Day 8,436
Age 23

Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

Confidence
96%
Feb 8, 2024

Deni Avdija was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a multi-team trade.

2021
Day 7,303
Age 19

First NBA Start

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2021

Avdija earned his first start in an NBA game for the Washington Wizards.

2020
Day 7,294
Age 19

NBA Debut with Washington Wizards

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Dec 23, 2020

Avdija made his NBA debut for the Washington Wizards against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Day 7,259
Age 19

NBA Drafted by Washington Wizards

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Nov 18, 2020

Deni Avdija was selected 9th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards.

2019
Day 6,728
Age 18

Won FIBA U20 European Championship MVP

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96%
Jun 6, 2019

Avdija led Israel to victory in the FIBA U20 European Championship and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

2017
Day 6,146
Age 16

Professional Debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv

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96%
Nov 1, 2017

Avdija made his professional basketball debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

2001
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Age 0

Born in Beit Zera

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Jan 3, 2001

Deni Avdija was born in Beit Zera, Israel.