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Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Ranked 75th Among Top International Players in History

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By בן גולדפריינד

First reported by Walla · Aug 9, 2026

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Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was ranked 75th among the best international NBA players ever by HoopsHype after his breakout 2025-26 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. The ranking highlights his All-Star debut and playoff performance, with potential for further improvement, especially in three-point shooting.

01Deni Avdija ranked 75th among top 80 international NBA players by HoopsHype.
02Avdija had a breakout 2025-26 season with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists per game.
03He made his first NBA All-Star appearance and played in the playoffs.
04Improving his three-point shooting (below 32%) is key to his future growth.
05Top three on the list are Hakeem Olajuwon, Dirk Nowitzki, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
06The list updates yearly, allowing player rankings to change over time.

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