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Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Joins Elite List of Top Players Without College Experience

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by N12 · Aug 13, 2026

What happened

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was named among the 25 best NBA players who never played college basketball, joining legends like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. After a breakout 2025-26 season with the Portland Trail Blazers and his first All-Star selection, Avdija's versatile performance earned him this prestigious recognition.

  • 01Deni Avdija named among top 25 NBA players without college basketball experience.
  • 02He joined legends like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Nikola Jokic on the list.
  • 03Avdija had a breakout 2025-26 season with Portland, earning his first All-Star selection.
  • 04He averaged about 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists per game last season.
  • 05Avdija developed in Europe and was drafted ninth overall in 2020, bypassing US college basketball.
  • 06His move from Washington to Portland transformed him into a key versatile player.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Giannis AntetokounmpoDeni Avdija
OrganizationsPortland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Yardbarker, NBA
PlacesIsrael, Portland, Washington

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 14, 2026
Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Joins Elite List of Top Players Without College Experience
N12Center · HebrewAug 14, 2026
Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Joins Elite List of Top Players Without College Experience
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
NBA Star Deni Avdija Rated 88 in NBA 2K27, Ranking 25th Among Top Players
N12Center · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Deni Avdija Ranks 25th in NBA 2K27 with Highest Portland Score
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Deni Avdija Ranks 25th in NBA 2K27 with Highest Portland Score

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