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Deni Avdija Ranked Sixth Among European NBA Players
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.
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- 01Deni Avdija ranked sixth among European NBA players by Eurohoops for the 2026-27 season.
- 02Avdija achieved career-high averages of 24.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists last season.
- 03He was selected to his first NBA All-Star game and led the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs.
- 04Eurohoops praised Avdija's development but called for further breakthroughs from him and the team.
- 05Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets was ranked as the top European player.
- 06The list includes other prominent European players like Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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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