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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija Becomes First Israeli NBA All-Star

2/2/2026

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Deni Avdija, the Portland Trail Blazers forward, has been selected as the NBA All-Star Game's first Israeli player.
He is averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
He will join an international roster alongside stars Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic after posting a season-high 41 points against Houston.
Despite a recent back injury, he is expected to participate in the event on February 15 in Los Angeles.

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Story summary

Deni Avdija, the Portland Trail Blazers forward, has been selected as the NBA All-Star Game's first Israeli player.
He is averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
He will join an international roster alongside stars Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic after posting a season-high 41 points against Houston.
Despite a recent back injury, he is expected to participate in the event on February 15 in Los Angeles.