Deni Avdija to finish season with Maccabi before NBA Draft
“I have a job to finish here in Israel”, young Maccabi star said.
Deni Avdija will resume his season with Maccabi Tel Aviv when the Winner League returns on Sunday. Talented Israeli forward is projected high lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
“Before I go to the U.S., I have a job to finish here in Israel,” Avdija wrote in an email to ESPN. “As a competitor I am committed to my organization and teammates to help bring a championship to Tel Aviv. We were having such a great season, so winning the title, even with the delay and without live fans, will give me a sense that the hard work paid off.” Avdija is averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 27 minutes per game this season.