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NBA Legend Kevin Garnett Praises Deni Avdija: 'He's Just a Star'
NBA legend Kevin Garnett praised Israeli player Deni Avdija, calling him a "star" and highlighting his impact on the Portland Trail Blazers' strong 3-0 start to the season. Garnett's comments came during a podcast with Matt Barnes, where he also credited Paul Pierce for predicting the team's success.
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What happened
- 01NBA legend Kevin Garnett called Israeli player Deni Avdija a "star" after his strong start with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- 02Garnett praised Paul Pierce for accurately predicting Portland's rise due to Avdija's impact.
- 03The Portland Trail Blazers have started the NBA season with a perfect 3-0 record.
- 04Garnett acknowledged the tough competition the Blazers face in the Western Conference.
- 05Matt Barnes agreed with Garnett's praise for Avdija but advised tempering expectations.
Barnes agreed with the praise for Avdija but urged caution, while also discussing potential benefits for other players like Scottie Henderson due to roster changes. The discussion concluded with a positive outlook on the Blazers' resurgence.
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