Deni Avdija
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
Deni Avdija has achieved several historic firsts for Israeli basketball. He is the highest-drafted Israeli player in NBA history, selected 9th overall in 2020. In 2026, he became the first Israeli ever named to an NBA All-Star Game. He also holds the record as the youngest player to win the Israeli League MVP award at age 19. His 41-point playoff game in 2026 marked the highest-scoring playoff performance by an Israeli player in NBA history. These accomplishments have made him a national hero in Israel and a symbol of the country's growing basketball talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Israeli NBA All-Star
Became the first Israeli player selected to the NBA All-Star Game.
Highest-drafted Israeli player in NBA history
Selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards.
Youngest Israeli League MVP
Won league MVP at age 19, the youngest ever.
Rankings & Lists
One of three players averaging at least 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists
Records & Feats
First Israeli NBA All-Star
Avdija became the first Israeli player ever selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2026.
Highest-drafted Israeli player in NBA history
Selected 9th overall in the 2020 NBA draft, the highest draft position for an Israeli player.
Youngest Israeli League MVP
Won the Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP at age 19, the youngest player to do so.