Deni Avdija Calls for Sacrifice Ahead of NBA Season Opener
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli forward Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to begin their NBA season against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija highlighted the team's strong preseason, focusing on building chemistry and understanding roles. He aims to improve his defense and stressed that all players, including stars like Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, must be willing to sacrifice for the team's success.
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- Israeli forward Deni Avdija discussed the Portland Trail Blazers' NBA season preparations and team chemistry.
- Avdija aims to elevate his defensive performance as a personal goal for the upcoming season.
- He emphasized that all players, including stars, must be willing to sacrifice for team success.
- The team built good momentum during the preseason with several wins.
- Avdija noted the roster's flexibility and players' ability to fill multiple positions.
As the new NBA season approaches, Israeli forward Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers are preparing for their opening game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Avdija spoke with U.S. media about the team's preparations, the developing chemistry, and expectations for himself and his teammates.
"We are a new team, with a new coaching staff, and I think we did a good job," Avdija stated regarding the team's preseason. He emphasized the goal of building chemistry, playing together, and understanding roles, noting that the team achieved several good wins while playing for each other and moving the ball. "We are coming into the season with good momentum."
Avdija also highlighted the roster's flexibility, with many players capable of playing multiple positions, applying pressure to the rim, and playing defense. He feels the team is focused, and the coaching staff will put them in the right situations. "Every lineup has advantages and disadvantages," he added.
One of Avdija's personal goals for the season is to improve his defense. "My plan is to take another step forward on defense, especially this year. That's something I want to do. I think that's the next step for me," he explained.
Discussing the high-profile players on the team, including Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, Avdija stressed the need for sacrifice. "In winning teams, when there's a lot of talent, everyone needs to give up something they are used to doing, take responsibility on defense, and sometimes play more off the ball. That's part of the game, and that's what will make us a good team," he said. He believes everyone understands that winning leads to greater rewards and is prepared to make sacrifices, potentially including playing more off the ball himself, to achieve success.
