Danny Avdija Likely to Make NBA All-Star Team Again, Depends on Trail Blazers' Record

Israeli NBA player Danny Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to begin their new season in less than two months with a home game against the Phoenix Suns. Ahead of the season, in the Locked On Blazers podcast, host Mike Ritzman spoke with Sean Haken, a prominent American journalist covering the Trail Blazers, about Avdija's chances of being selected for the NBA All-Star game again this season.

Haken noted that Avdija is currently at his peak performance. While Damian Lillard might receive more fan votes, the coaches' selections are expected to favor Avdija. He emphasized that although it might not be guaranteed every season, Avdija made the All-Star team last year despite back issues, and it is very likely he will do so again this year, contingent largely on the Trail Blazers' win-loss record at the time.

Ritzman agreed, adding that Avdija was close to making the All-NBA teams last season and with better health or improved performance upon returning, he could have secured a spot. He expressed curiosity about whether Avdija can reach that level again with this particular team. The discussion highlights optimism about Avdija's continued rise in the NBA.