Deni Avdija Named Portland's Top Offensive Option Ahead of Morant and Lillard
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First reported by Walla · 14 hours ago
What happened
Ahead of the new NBA season, Sports Illustrated ranks Deni Avdija as Portland's primary offensive option over Ja Morant and Damian Lillard, highlighting his career-best season and All-Star status. Morant is expected to be the main playmaker, while Lillard returns as a strong scorer but not the focal point. Avdija’s ability to balance his role with the new stars could define his next career phase.
- 01Deni Avdija is ranked Portland's top offensive option ahead of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard.
- 02Avdija averaged 24.2 points and 6.7 assists last season and became an All-Star for the first time.
- 03Ja Morant is expected to be the team's primary playmaker with strong scoring and assist averages.
- 04Damian Lillard is ranked third but can still score 25-30 points per game.
- 05Avdija’s challenge is balancing his role with the new dynamic alongside Morant and Lillard.
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