Deni Avdija Sparks Social Media Stir Calling Ja Morant 'Kid'

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija recently generated a buzz on social media after referring to his new teammate Ja Morant as a "kid" during an appearance on Draymond Green's podcast. Avdija, who is preparing for the upcoming NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers, expressed his enthusiasm for playing alongside teammates like Morant and Damian Lillard.

While discussing his adaptability and trust in his teammates, Avdija commented on meeting Morant for the first time. "I met Ja. I didn't know him before, but he's a great kid," Avdija said, adding that both Morant and Lillard possess high basketball IQ. This seemingly innocent compliment, however, quickly became a talking point among NBA fans.

The controversy stems from the fact that Morant is two years older than Avdija and has an impressive resume, including two All-Star selections. Social media users questioned Avdija's choice of words, with some noting Morant's past legal troubles and suggesting the nickname was inappropriate or disrespectful.

Comments on social media included remarks like, "A kid? He's a gang leader and walks around with guns, can you call Ja Morant a kid?" and "Ja won't like this. He's two years older than Danny and he calls him 'kid'? Someone is confused."