Their Israeli-born son, Deni Avdija (born 2001), is also a professional basketball player. Deni was drafted as the 9th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2020 NBA draft. Their son Deni also represents the Israel national team internationally. [5]

Jan 24, 2025 · Deni Avdija’s father is Zufer Avdija, who is a Serbian-Israeli coach and former professional basketball player. As of January 2025, he is the general manager and president of basketball...

The son of Kosovan-Gorani former basketball player Zufer Avdija, he started playing basketball in the fourth grade for his hometown club Bnei Herzliya Basket, and then in 2013 for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He excelled as a youth player.

Feb 15, 2024 · Devi Avdija’s parents, Zufer and Sharon, played a crucial role in shaping his journey as a rising star in professional basketball. Deni’s identity is further enhanced by her family’s varied cultural background, which reflects a well-balanced blending of several heritages.

Sep 6, 2022 · Za stavove ovog velikog košarkaškog talenta najzaslužniji je njegov otac, Zufer Avdija. Rođen u Prištini, on je svim srcem zavoleo Srbiju i, kasnije Zvezdu, da je poznat njegov stav kada mu je sin igrao protiv crveno-belih u dresu Makabija iz Tel Aviva da će, ipak, navijati za "naše", jer "drugačije i ne može biti".

Feb 15, 2024 · Deni Avdija’s remarkable basketball career is intricately woven with the diverse cultural influences and supportive upbringing provided by his parents, Zufer Avdija and Sharon Artzi. Deni’s father, Zufer Avdija, is an Israeli with Gorani-Muslim ancestry.

Oct 11, 2023 · Životna priča najvoljenijih srpskih Izraelaca: Zuferov gest pamti cela zemlja, Deni zbog vojske nije mogao da izabere Srbiju, a zbog stavova ga napadali Albanci /VIDEO/ Rat u Izraelu besni već nekoliko dana. Broj žrtava, uglavnom nedužnih građana, povećava se iz minuta u minut. Gradovi se urušavaju...

Jan 8, 2025 · Deni Avdija was born on January 3, 2001. His father, Zufer Avdija was a former Maccabi basketball player as well. Avdija actually was very focused on soccer until about fourth grade.

Oct 20, 2022 · Israeli basketball sensation Deni Avdija was selected by the Washington Wizards as the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old forward from Herzliya (a coastal city near Tel Aviv) made history as Israel’s highest-ever draft pick.

Jan 29, 2025 · Deni Avdija scored a season-best 30 points and collected nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's return to town for the second straight season with a solid 125-112 ...