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Deni Avdija Opens Up About Pressure, Loneliness and Life in the NBA
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First reported by Mako · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
Deni Avdija spoke in a rare interview about NBA stardom, loneliness, family pressure, and his life in Portland. He also described a serious car crash, his difficult relationship with fame, and his pride in representing Israel.
- 01Avdija said fame brings loneliness, pressure, and sometimes only an hour of sleep.
- 02He credited his father’s strict Serbian-style upbringing for his toughness.
- 03He described a Portland car crash that totaled the vehicle and left him injured.
- 04He said online abuse has increased, but so has support from Israelis and Jews.
- 05Avdija said he hopes to live in Israel and raise his children there.
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