Danny Avdija Projected as 19th Best NBA Player in 2030 by US Analysts

Danny Avdija, who emerged as an NBA star last season and ranks among the league's top 30 players, has been forecasted to be the 19th best player in the NBA by 2030, according to a Bleacher Report projection. At 29 years old in 2030, Avdija is expected to be at the peak of his career, although the ranking is described as "a bit low" given his potential.

The report highlights Avdija's impressive 2025/26 season statistics, including 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, comparable to LeBron James' numbers. If Avdija maintains his shooting ability from previous seasons, he could become one of the most dangerous offensive forwards in the league. The projection also anticipates that Avdija will be selected for 3 to 4 additional NBA All-Star games by 2030.

The full top 30 player list for 2030 includes notable names such as Victor Wembanyama (ranked 1st at age 26), Luka Dončić (2nd, 31), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (3rd, 32), Nikola Jokić (4th, 35), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (14th, 35). Avdija is positioned just behind Jalen Johnson (18th) and ahead of Chet Holmgren (20th). The list also features recent draft picks like Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa.

This forecast reflects expectations for Avdija's continued growth and impact in the NBA over the next several years, underscoring his rising status among basketball's elite players.