The Blazers’ No. 1 Star: Playing for the country is a supreme honor, I am full of confidence in it

According to European basketball media Eurohoops reporter Johnny Askounis, Portland Trail Blazers forward star Deni Avdija is currently focusing on representing Israel in the next men's basketball European Championship.

At the press conference, Avdia said: I have not considered the matter about the NBA for the time being. Playing for his national team, Israel, is supreme glory for any player. It is very exciting to play for the country with young players who grew up with me and participated in youth team competitions. We have a very strong team and we can do everything. I will do everything I can to help this team succeed. My goal is to achieve the best record, which is also my goal.

Avdia's performance in the NBA last season was impressive, and he also played the strongest battle in his career so far. He played 72 times in the NBA regular season for the Trail Blazers, averaging 30 minutes per game, averaging 16.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1 steal, 0.5 blocks, and 2.7 turnovers and 2.4 fouls. He shot 47.6%, three-point shooting percentage 36.5%, and free throw shooting percentage 78%. Avdia has outstanding scoring ability. He also has rich offensive methods and comprehensive scoring ability. He also has high stability outside the three-point line. Not only that, he also has excellent passing ability and organizational ability, and he can also play a certain role on the defensive end. Avdia is a player with both offense and defense, and his performance has improved as the season deepens. He continues to perform incredible performances at the end of the season. He is also the best player in the Trail Blazers lineup.

From August 28 to September 4, Israel will face Iceland, Poland, France, Belgium and Slovenia in the preliminary rounds, including several teams with great strength. As Israel's number one star, Avdia's performance will also largely determine Israel's competitiveness and their final record in the European Championship. In addition to Avdia, there are many NBA-related players in the Israeli lineup, including former NBA player TJ Leaf, Ben Saraf, first-round pick in this year's NBA draft, Yam Madar, selected by the second round pick in the 2020 NBA draft of the Boston Celtics, Roman Sorkin, who once represented the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League, are all strong players, and many of them are at their peak age. Maybe they will really become dark horses in this year's European Championship.