Blazers’ Deni Avdija on All-Star Berth: ‘I Worked Hard. I Play Hard. I’m Really happy.’

Online hate against Deni Avdija following Netanyahu's message

Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian users attacked the star who became the first Israeli chosen for the NBA All-Star after Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated him.

Meet Deni Avdija, the NBA All-Star with IDF ties congratulated by Netanyahu

Deni Avdija's breakout season with the Portland Trail Blazers earns him an NBA All-Star nod as well as a message from Israel's president.

Deni Avdija Becomes First Israeli Selected as NBA All-Star

Mar 2, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) and forward Dean Wade (32) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Photot: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has become the first Israeli to be named an NBA All-Star at the age of 25. The 6-foot-8 athlete was named an All-Star reserve for the Western Conference on S…

Blazers’ Deni Avdija on All-Star berth: ‘I worked hard. I play hard. I’m really happy.’

The Blazers' first-time All-Star spoke about his selection to the NBA’s marquee exhibition event.

Deni Avdija first Israeli to be an NBA All-Star, Gaza hospital director revealed as Hamas colonel

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“Emotional for me”: Blazers forward Deni Avdija makes honest confession following his historic NBA All-Star nod

NBA News: Deni Avdija stood in the Portland locker room on Sunday night with a milestone secured and a long journey behind him. When the NBA announced its 2026 .