Holiday Praises Avdija's Defense, Blazers' Offensive Potential
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Portland Trail Blazers player Jrue Holiday praised Israeli player Deni Avdija's defense and the team's offensive potential, stating it will be difficult to stop them. Holiday also mentioned sharing points with teammates Damian Lillard and Ja Morant. The Trail Blazers are preparing for their preseason games against the Golden State Warriors. The team reportedly rejected trade offers for Scoot Henderson, viewing him as a key future asset.
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- Jrue Holiday praised Deni Avdija's defense and the Portland Trail Blazers' offensive potential.
- Holiday stated it will be difficult to stop the Trail Blazers' backcourt, including Avdija, Lillard, and Morant.
- The Trail Blazers will begin their preseason games against the Golden State Warriors.
- The team reportedly rejected trade offers for Scoot Henderson before the deadline.
- Holiday believes Henderson is a valuable long-term asset for the franchise.
Portland Trail Blazers player Jrue Holiday expressed confidence in his team's potential for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, particularly highlighting the offensive capabilities of his backcourt mates, including Israeli player Deni Avdija. "Everyone knows Lillard, everyone knows Ja, everyone knows Deni. We'll share a lot of points between us, I think it will be hard to stop us," Holiday stated. He also specifically praised Avdija's defensive efforts, noting, "Deni is trying to 'lock in' on defense too. He's doing a good job, moving his feet, he's strong, he doesn't let people get into the paint." The Trail Blazers, with a strengthened roster, are set to begin their preseason games against the Golden State Warriors. Holiday, who was a significant player in Portland's backcourt last season, will now compete for minutes alongside Damian Lillard and Ja Morant. Meanwhile, reports from Bart Siegel of ClutchPoints indicate that the Trail Blazers rejected trade inquiries for Scoot Henderson prior to the February trade deadline, believing he is a valuable long-term asset.
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