Deni Avdija: stats, last game & news
Position:
Small Forward
Height:
206 cm
Age:
25 years (01/03/2001)
Nationality:
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Ranking 2025-2026
PointsPTS
24.3
#19
ReboundsREB
6.8
#58
AssistsAST
6.6
#19
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 6 | 32:50 | 24 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0.8 | 7.3/14.8 49.4% | 4.7/7.3 63.6% | 2.7/7.5 35.6% | 6.7/8.8 75.5% | 1 | 5.8 | 3.2 | - | 2.5 | 8.7 | 4 | 23.5 | 29.7 | 17.0 | 30.6% | 21.9 | 64.1% | 58.4% | 50.6% | 59.6% | 3.2% | 19.0% | 11.1% | 15.4% | 5.1% | -2.3 | 3.2% | 2.7% |
 | | 2 | 23:44 | 14 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 5.5/9.5 57.9% | 5/5 100.0% | 0.5/4.5 11.1% | 2.5/2.5 100.0% | 0.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | - | 2.5 | 3.5 | 13.5 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 7.9 | 31.4% | 16.1 | 66.0% | 60.5% | 47.4% | 26.3% | 2.9% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 15.7% | 12.3% | -18.6 | 1.1% | 2.8% |
 |  | 72 | 33:30 | 24.3 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 7.5/16.2 46.5% | 5.7/10.3 54.7% | 1.9/5.8 32.1% | 7.4/9.3 79.3% | 1.1 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 6.6 | -0.5 | 24.7 | 27.5 | 10.6 | 29.3% | 24.1 | 59.9% | 52.3% | 36.1% | 57.5% | 3.4% | 18.9% | 11.0% | 29.4% | 5.3% | 11.6 | 1.0% | 1.7% |
Last Games
Deni Avdija
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31:31 | 22 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | D 114-95 @  | NBA | |
| 36:55 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | D 93-114 vs | NBA | |
| 36:40 | 19 | 6 | 9 | - | - | D 108-120 vs | NBA | |
| 29:49 | 14 | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | V 103-106 @ | NBA | |
| 39:28 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | D 111-98 @ | NBA | |
| 38:10 | 41 | 7 | 12 | - | 2 | V 110-114 @  | NBA | |
| 33:04 | 25 | 6 | 10 | - | - | V 122-110 vs  | NBA |
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Player Profile
When Deni Avdija hits the court, his nickname "Turbo" makes perfect sense. The fast and aggressive playing style that defines the Israeli forward is rooted in a journey as rich as his dual cultural heritage.
Born on a kibbutz on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Avdija grew up in a household where sports ran in the blood. His mother Sharon Artzi, a former Israeli athlete, and his father Zufer, a former Yugoslav international basketball player, passed on to him this passion for pushing beyond limits. Yet young Deni started out kicking a soccer ball before a teammate encouraged him to pick up the orange ball in seventh grade.
That transition proved decisive. Joining the Maccabi Tel Aviv youth program in 2013, Avdija climbed the ranks at a remarkable pace. At just 16 years old, he broke all records by becoming the youngest professional player in the history of the legendary club at his debut in 2017.
Beyond his athletic abilities, it is his humility and commitment that leave a lasting impression. Holding dual Israeli-Serbian nationality inherited from his father of Gorani origin, Avdija naturally moves between cultures while remaining deeply connected to his Israeli roots.
This ability to balance sporting excellence with personal growth paints the portrait of a player who refuses to be defined by the court alone. His "Turbo" approach to the game reflects a philosophy for life: always move forward, with determination and authenticity.
Honors & Championships
Deni Avdija broke every record for young talent in Israel before establishing himself as a rising force in the NBA.
- Youngest player in history to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv's first team (debuted at age 16)
- Youngest MVP in the history of the Israeli basketball league
- Led Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Israeli championship title
- Selected 9th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, the highest pick ever by an Israeli player
- Two-time gold medalist with Israel at the U20 European Championships in 2018 and 2019
- Averaging 23.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game with Portland in March 2025, a serious candidate for NBA Player of the Month
Awards & Individual Honors
Deni Avdija has established himself as an iconic figure in Israeli basketball thanks to an impressive collection of individual honors.
- Youngest MVP in the history of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- MVP of the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship
- Named to the All-Tournament teams of several European youth competitions
- MVP of Basketball Without Borders Europe 2018 and Basketball Without Borders Global Camp 2019
- Named Israeli Player of the Month for January 2020
