(JTA) — Deni Avdija, the 19-year-old ... His mother, Sharon Artzi, is a Jewish Israeli and former track and field athlete. Asked about his father’s role on his basketball journey, Avdija ...

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers was a finalist for Player of the Month in the Western Conference for the month of December 2024. The distinction ultimately went to ...