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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Charles Barkley Stumbles Over Denny Avdija's Name in Viral Clip

NBA legend Charles Barkley hilariously mispronounced Israeli player Denny Avdija's name during an ESPN broadcast. Avdija recently starred in a game with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists in a Wizards win.

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What happened

  1. 01Charles Barkley struggled to pronounce the name of Israeli player Denny Avdija on ESPN.
  2. 02Barkley's mispronunciation led to a viral clip where he was corrected by studio colleagues.
  3. 03Denny Avdija recorded 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists in a recent game.
  4. 04Avdija's team won their game against the Phoenix Suns with a score of 132-119.
  5. 05The Israeli player is gaining significant international attention for his performances.

The clip of Barkley's pronunciation attempt has gone viral, highlighting Avdija's growing international attention.

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