Now two years since his Draft has passed, but Deni Avdija still remains an enigma for the Wizards. The boy has talent, that’s for sure, but struggles to be sharp offensively. Well, be careful huh, it’s still not all bad and the Israeli can be valuable in sequence, especially in defense until then, but Washington is probably expecting even more from his nugget, who seems capable of step-up a little more. The proof with this big match once morest Finland of a boiling Lauri Markkanen during the Euro.
23 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 steals and the win. That ? Oh, not much, only Deni Avdija’s first game in the last Euros. An XXL performance once morest a Finnish team which will nevertheless prove to be enormous on the rest of the tournament, carried in particular by a Lauri Markkanen in Kevin Durant mode. This meeting is a bit of the perfect representation of what Deni Avdija is capable of doing on the pitch when he is confident. Versatile as possible, the kid can score and distribute while defending the lead. Moreover, it is mainly thanks to his efficiency in this area that the Israeli has good minutes with the Wizards. Anyway, let’s get back to the game once morest Finland, in which Denis put down a complete mixtape. Half-distance shots, very aggressive drives, caviars for the buddies and rebounds with the shovel, the kid showed the full extent of his talent to carry an Israeli team however inferior on paper. Results of the races: a nice victory for Israel, and an XXL duel once morest Lauri Markkanen won by Avdija. Just for info huh, here are the stats of the great Finnish jig, because they are worth the detour: 33 pawns at 50% from afar, 12 rebounds and 2 counters. Like what the magic of FIBA remains unchanged, and two players barely holders in the NBA can totally transform with their selection, to the delight of our eyes.
Overall, Deni Avdija has been excellent throughout the Euro with Israel. With 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4.5 assists on average, the winger has confirmed that the potential is there. From now on, we will have to try to do as well or even better, but with the Wizards this time.
