Deni Avdija Snubbed From Prestigious NBA Player Rankings by The Athletic
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Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was excluded from The Athletic's annual player rankings, drawing criticism in the US after a career-best season where he was named an All-Star. Despite averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists, and becoming a star for the Portland Trail Blazers, he was left off the list. Other players with lesser seasons were included, leading to accusations of a deliberate oversight. Avdija scored 23 points in a recent preseason win.
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- Deni Avdija was excluded from The Athletic's annual NBA player rankings despite a career-best season.
- Avdija was named an All-Star and became a central player for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- US commentators criticized the omission, calling it a "hard to ignore" oversight.
- Players with lesser seasons were included in The Athletic's rankings.
- Avdija averaged 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists last season.
- He scored 23 points in a recent preseason victory for Portland.
The Athletic's annual NBA player rankings for the upcoming season have sparked criticism in the United States for omitting Israeli player Deni Avdija, despite his career-best season and All-Star selection. Avdija, a key player for the Portland Trail Blazers, was notably left off the list, while other players who had less impressive seasons were included.
Commentators expressed surprise at the omission, with one outlet, Roundtable, stating it was "hard to ignore this omission given the season Avdija just delivered." They highlighted that players like Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and Norman Powell were ranked, despite Avdija's significantly stronger performance.
Avdija established himself as a legitimate star in Portland last season, averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. He was also selected to his first All-Star game, solidifying his role as the Trail Blazers' central player. The Athletic's decision to exclude him from their rankings has led to accusations of a deliberate oversight, suggesting that one wouldn't know of his star status based on their list.
Despite the ranking snub, Avdija has shown he is ready to continue his strong performance. In Portland's first preseason game against Golden State, he led the team to a 123-118 victory with 23 points. The Trail Blazers are set to officially open their season on October 22nd at home against Phoenix.
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