Deni Avdija | A Beacon of Hope for the Washington Wizards?

Today we're uncovering how Deni Avdija is breaking through as the Washington Wizards' unexpected standout. Despite the team's struggles, Avdija has surged to the forefront, showcasing impressive growth in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking. This video highlights his journey from a promising draft pick to becoming potentially the Wizards' most impactful player, proving that even in a floundering team, a star can shine.
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[@adilaskovsky9674]

Deni doesn’t have the mindset of an allstar. He has the mindset for a championship ring.

[@guyben1657]

Deni himself said his goal is to be one of the greats. I don't know why his Israeli fans always set low expectations for him. Learn something from the American basketball mindset. There is zero reason why Deni can't become an All Star if he decides to and work hard.

[@jacobsaki399]

In America, Never say: NEVER!

[@MatunS]

@@guyben1657 Hi, I understand what you mean, but I think he meant that on a positive note, that Deni doesn't always look at himself to be "All Star", but he wants to do everything to win, and this, make players great anyway.

[@sagikalev5299]

Deni is a super hard working player without off season !!! It’s for sure showing this year and at age 23 …. I can only imagine how much better he would be at 25-26 years of age ⭐️… It’s not easy to come to a new country with no family- friends and completely different style of game in the euroLeague… You can tell on his hair cut - the way he’s dressed that he’s confident jumped way up and it shows in stats but more than that … The things that every coach is looking for … the drive to become better and improve overall performance this year is a great example for what next to come . When you have security for the next four years, then you can relax when you sleep and give you all to the team …

[@user-hr1ie8ql6v]

It’s not the change of Graford it is the change of the coach

[@catanace1741]

It's Gaford too. Gaford isn't a bad player, but as he doesn't have an outside shot, he can't space the floor. This prevented Deni from driving into the paint.

[@danielpeleg659]

And Kuzma's injury

[@yonihalevi2017]

He plays winning basketball. That’s why he stands out. Can he be an allstar? Yes.

[@margnitogaiming1]

i think deni was the best defender in the wizards from the start gafford is not close to him but he was the secend best defender

[@sreddie1]

true! Gafford can't guard the perimeter and not quick enough to guard guards

[@Showtimepicks_]

@@sreddie1yall both lied

[@elivingt]

He needs to improve his left, mid range and 3 point % He's a hard worker, he'll do that.

[@E_y_a_l]

Most of the season he was above 40% for three and finished the season with 37.4%, for his height that's excellent, the rest of the things you've said, true.

[@ido1101]

His progress is very impressive!

[@ofrih3220]

deni goal is not to be allstar, he always tries to do the right play and win games, i believe that in the future he will be the glue guy for a championship team.

[@guyben1657]

Deni himself said his goal is to be one of the greats. I don't know why his Israeli fans always set low expectations for him. There is zero reason why Deni can't become an All Star if he decides to and work hard.

[@AvriDee]

He is highly ambitious and talented. I believe he will become an all star.

[@benmusheiev7248]

He has long way to go but I’m sure he’ll improve even more

[@jacobsaki399]

The key word are: he is all task plyer, no one in his team can even come close... he work on all area and task require by the wizard for the long run.

[@guyben1657]

Deni can develop to a Jimmy Butler level player if he works hard. I'm talking All NBA level player. He has unique speed and size, his handling improved this year, his pull up game has improved. Next steps for him is to master driving left and not only right, and learning to drive with craftiness and body flexibility. That would make him into the All Star territory.

[@ThisGuyLoots]

Besides the obvious "improve shots", "better decision making" which can be said to anyone in the league, Deni really needs to improve his screen setting abilities. At his size, he almost never seems to make an efficient screen, which hinders his 2 man game. Another aspect is to keep working on step back threes, as now players often close his right way to much. He already creates nice separation on those, now it's just getting the muscle memory to make them, as he usually hit them short

[@israteeg752]

Great take.

[@gregbors8364]

Thanks, Wizards! 🙏 - Blazers

[@drorzohar43]

Deni needs to be on a team that will know how to use him right. Since the wizards replaced the coach deni started to show what he's made of

[@Sizoom]

Great & accurate review of him, fantastic player, curious how much can he improve in the upcoming years.

[@tylerwirkkala7311]

Welcome to Portland

[@ilanohana7515]

No’ 1❤❤

[@omriwollach]

Amazing video 🎉🎉

[@MrSelaLive]

Future Allstar.

[@bzx7200]

He works hard to get better..

[@edennizeri8464]

The best

[@DaniGranot]

ALL STAR

[@brucetennyson5035]

Portland Trail Blazers fan here…he’s ours now. You guys got a pretty good haul though

[@gregbors8364]

It was a fair trade

[@christianpena9357]

Portland fan here … HE’s OUR BEACON OF HOPE NOW 😂😂 ..

[@gregbors8364]

We already have Shae but Deni is a nice piece for sure

[@christianpena9357]

@@gregbors8364 I look at shae more as a 2 … deni is deff a nice piece …. I honestly feel we eventually gonna have to let Simon’s go … we gonna have to make that decision sooner or later

[@gregbors8364]

@@christianpena9357 Maybe but there’s an argument to be made for a three-guard rotation like the Blazers had with Drexler, Porter and Ainge / Strickland in the 90’s

[@christianpena9357]

@@gregbors8364 that’s understandable… but if we want to win a chip we can’t have no shortcuts .. the thing about Simon’s in a playoffs series if he doesn’t have it going he can get played off the floor because of his defense … why not just give the 2 spot to sharpe who could develop into a 2 that can score play above the rim shoot & play defense … I love Simon’s he’s dames protege I want him to succeed with us but I’m telling you down the line in a year or two depending how this year goes for shaedon the talks are going to creep up about him & simons & Portland just trying to bring in the new era with sharpe & scoot leading that team

[@gregbors8364]

@@christianpena9357 I’m sure that Cronin is trying to trade Ant right now and will keep doing so until he gets what he thinks is a good offer. He already said he’s building the team around Scoot and Shae going forward, no mention of Ant in that press conference

[@CraigTsbg]

What type of ceiling do you think he has? I’m a basketball card collector and potentially thinking about investing in him

[@user-mt8pc7ul9g]

Next year he will be even better. He is still not in his prime

[@hapoel1000]

No question deni will be an NBA all star!! His career has been going in the same path as dirk and Giannis. Check the stats!

[@NaP608]

all depends on whos the coach will be.

[@kingblueflash]

He will be league MVP

[@OtherSideofSports]

I'm not convinced by the claims of Deni's significant improvement. While some point out his performance in February, it's important to note that's the end of season. The games don't matter, particularly with teams like the Wizards, who weren't in playoff contention. His role in the team's overall performance only led to 15 wins. What is his real impact of these inflated stats that don't translate to wins. Moreover, Deni has gotten no notable league recognition like an All-Star selection or even a nod for defensive player awards. All his praise is coming from random sources and nothing respected. This absence of accolades makes it hard to place him among the best young defensive players in the league. His peers don't even view him as such. This is a made up narrative. No top scorer in the league has ever said Deni was the toughest defender for them. While the comparisons made in the video are meant to highlight his potential, they don't seem justified when comparing his current achievements with those of the players mentioned, who have clearly established themselves at a higher level. I believe it's more realistic to view Deni as a solid contributor, though it's premature to expect more without seeing consistent performance improvements. This perspective isn't meant to undermine his potential but to temper expectations with realistic assessments based on his current track record. His been in the league since 2020 and we are still talking about his development.

[@voloranic9920]

ישראלים 👇

[@yoyo4all]

לא

[@giladgur1703]

You are pronouncing his name wrong. Put the emphasis on the first A. *A*vdija (correct) Avd*ij*a (incorrect) In the near future, you will all know how to properly pronounce it

[@Showtimepicks_]

For deni to take that next step kuzma has to be off the team

[@thanhhoainguyen3458]

He needs to leave the Wizards to a playoff team, just like Hachimora and Gafford did before him/ To play in the Wizards' organization is a waste of his talent, even though he just signed a 55M 4 years deal, which is not bad at all.

[@mr.rationale8808]

And what have Hachimura and Gafford done in the playoffs thus far? Just be quiet.

[@thanhhoainguyen3458]

@@mr.rationale8808 Tell your grandma to be quiet, not me. Just being in the playoffs is better than being on the sh|t Wizards any day.

[@mr.rationale8808]

@@thanhhoainguyen3458 Go back to your country and tell your countrymen to be quiet. Basketball is an American sport, what do you know about it NGUYEN?

[@mr.rationale8808]

@@thanhhoainguyen3458 You're an oriental. You don't know squat about American hoops. You just make the shoes they wear. Again, BE QUIET!

[@mr.rationale8808]

@@thanhhoainguyen3458 Go back to your communist country and tell them to be quiet and make us Americans more shoes!

[@Nagary1]

arent you WATOP?

[@Sports_Insight]

I think you should be asking if WATOP is us!

[@juve.46]

It’s the coach keefe

[@yahiaihabhighlights222]

Nah he trash bro wtf you on about

[@Sports_Insight]

😭

[@margnitogaiming1]

if your saying he is trash you dont understand something in basketball he is very good in the tow sides of the court and he is always play the right play and pass the ball you hate him only because he is from israel

[@margnitogaiming1]

he will become one of the leage best

[@user-tv2gj9up2w]

🤡

[@user-hr1ie8ql6v]

There is rats against Israel so they will write stupid things about him, but they are rats nobody really listen. 🐀