Deni Avdija Ranked Sixth Among European NBA Players
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli forward Deni Avdija was ranked sixth among European NBA players by Eurohoops ahead of the 2026-27 season, following a career-high performance with the Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 24.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists, earning his first All-Star selection. The ranking, topped by Nikola Jokic, underscores the strong European contingent in the NBA, with Avdija aiming for further team success.
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- Deni Avdija ranked sixth among European NBA players by Eurohoops for the 2026-27 season.
- Avdija achieved career-high averages of 24.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists last season.
- He was selected to his first NBA All-Star game and led the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs.
- Eurohoops praised Avdija's development but called for further breakthroughs from him and the team.
- Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets was ranked as the top European player.
- The list includes other prominent European players like Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Israeli forward Deni Avdija has been ranked sixth among European players in the NBA by Eurohoops ahead of the 2026-27 season. This recognition follows a career-best season for Avdija with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he averaged 24.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. He was also selected to his first All-Star game and led Portland to the playoffs, though they were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs.
Eurohoops praised Avdija's rapid development, noting his emergence as one of the Western Conference's top players. However, the publication emphasized the need for further breakthroughs from both Avdija and the Trail Blazers to achieve a more significant playoff run in the upcoming season.
The list was topped by Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, recognized as the NBA's best player heading into the new season. He was followed by Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio in second place and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who moved from Milwaukee to the Miami Heat, in third. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers ranked fourth, and OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks was fifth.
Following Avdija in the rankings were Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets (seventh), Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz, Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic, and Kristaps Porzingis of the Golden State Warriors, who rounded out the top ten. Porzingis faces an indefinite absence due to health issues, as announced by Golden State.
The ranking highlights the significant presence of European players at the top of the NBA. Avdija, now among the league's elite, aims to continue his upward trajectory and lead the Trail Blazers to greater success.
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