New Portland Player Compared to Deni Avdija
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Portland Trail Blazers forward Sidy Cissoko compared new teammate Brenden Carlson to Deni Avdija, noting Carlson's surprising athleticism, shooting, and aggressiveness. Carlson, a 7-foot-tall French forward, joined Portland after playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He averaged 5.8 points and 3 rebounds in 42 games last season and is now vying for a role in the team's rotation.
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- Portland's Sidy Cissoko compared new teammate Brenden Carlson to Deni Avdija.
- Cissoko noted Carlson's surprising athleticism, shooting, and aggressiveness.
- Carlson is a 7-foot-tall French forward who joined Portland from Oklahoma City.
- He averaged 5.8 points and 3 rebounds in 42 games last season.
- Carlson is competing for playing time in the Trail Blazers' rotation.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Sidy Cissoko has drawn a comparison between new teammate Brenden Carlson and Israeli player Deni Avdija. Cissoko stated that Carlson "can do things that Deni can do," highlighting the new big man's surprising athleticism, shooting, and aggressiveness during training camp. Carlson, a 7-foot-tall French forward, joined Portland after two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Last season, he played 42 NBA games, averaging 5.8 points and 3 rebounds, with a 36% three-point shooting percentage. He is now competing for playing time in Portland's rotation.
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