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, is forecasted to be the 19th best player in the NBA by 2030, according to a projection by Bleacher Report. The Israeli forward will be 29 years old then, considered to be at his career peak. The report notes that this ranking "feels a bit low" given Avdija's recent performance and potential.

In the 2025/26 season, Avdija posted impressive averages of 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, statistics comparable to those of LeBron James. If he maintains his shooting ability from previous seasons, he could become one of the league's most dangerous offensive forwards. The projection also anticipates Avdija making 3 to 4 more NBA All-Star appearances by 2030.

The list ranks other top NBA players expected to be active in 2030, with Victor Wembanyama at number one (age 26), followed by Luka Dončić (31), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32), and Nikola Jokić (35). Notable players ranked above Avdija include Anthony Edwards (28) and Jayson Tatum (33), while players like Chet Holmgren (28) and Evan Mobley (30) are ranked just below him.

This forecast highlights Avdija's rising status in the NBA and sets expectations for his continued development and impact in the league over the next several years.