The Washington Wizards finally picked up their first win of the season as they downed the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-109. Israeli sensation had his best night in the NBA with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and a whopping +32.
Sport Rabbi DC correspondent said this about Deni Avdija following the game:
Deni Avdija is a playmaker
Scott Brooks put it best when saying, “he’s not trying to fill the last category in the stat sheet.” Avdija would rather his teammates score than he get credited in the points column. Three assists may not seem like much, but he is truly creating opportunities for his teammates that no one would expect from a 19-year old rookie. The best part of Avdija’s last two assists were they came with him leading the break on transition, once off a rebound and once off a steal. Not allowing the defense to match up in the couple of seconds it may take an ordinary wing to get the ball into their point guard’s hands is invaluable. The future is very bright for Avdija.
“I love playmaking. I love making plays for my teammates. I love making my teammates involved. I’m looking for them in every opportunity. It just makes me feel good, makes the whole team feel good. I will find them every time.”
You can read Neil’s full game report by clicking on the following link.
Meanwhile, Bradley Beal had this to say about the Israeli:
Bradley Beal on Deni Avdija: "Deni asks a lot of questions and that's a great thing because he just wants to learn, he wants to get better. … I think he's going above and beyond what we expected him to be. I think he's really showing glimpses of his versatilty." pic.twitter.com/JPddZM8JtQ
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) January 2, 2021
Make sure you listen to the latest Sports Rabbi show as Neil joins me to discuss Deni Avdija’s first few steps in the NBA!
Check out some of Deni’s plays:
Deni Avdija out here throwing alley-oops to Thomas Bryant 😳 pic.twitter.com/s670FDtwlU
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) January 2, 2021
Deni Avdija with the steal and crafty finish at the other end. pic.twitter.com/URnrZ5YK9x
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) January 2, 2021
More Deni Avdija getting the ball and pushing the tempo. Able to get Jerome Robinson a good look from 3 that he knocks down. pic.twitter.com/qelYTSK1u6
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) January 2, 2021
Deni Avdija may already be the Wizards' best 3-and-D at 19-years old. pic.twitter.com/R33Vi690ri
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) January 2, 2021
Deni Avdija can grab a rebound and go. That is great as a 19-year old. Finds Thomas Bryant for an and-1 dunk. pic.twitter.com/69D7wJrAAJ
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) January 2, 2021
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