After being one of the most outstanding players in the past Eurobasket, Deni Avdija He is also completing his best season in numbers since he has been in the NBA. His last game, in fact, he contributed 30 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, star records in some Portland Trail Blazers They are ninth in the Western Conference with 22 wins and 22 losses.
In a recent interview for ‘The Athletic‘, Avdia He appreciated the political reactions that continue to exist around him due to the situation in his country. “I’m an athlete. I don’t get involved in politics, because it’s not my job. Obviously, I defend my country, because it’s where I’m from. It’s frustrating to see all the hate. For example, I have a good game or I get votes for the All-Star, and all the comments are from people who relate me to politics.“he explains, in statements collected by Basket News.
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“Why can’t I just be a good basketball player? Why does it matter if I’m from Israel, or anywhere else in the world, or whatever race I am? “Just respect me as a basketball player.”says Avdija, adding that “you don’t have to love what I stand for or what I look like, but if I’m a good player, give me credit. All this hate is for no reason. As if I decide things in the world.”
Avdia He raises his voice in the face of the complaints he continues to receive on social networks due to his nationality. “I’ll be honest: what do people expect me to do? This is my country, where I was born and raised. I love my country, there are many wonderful things in it. But, Obviously, not everyone is educated and knows what is happening, and that’s what pisses me off,” he says.
Deni Avdija, with Israel, against Luka Doncic, of Slovenia, in Eurobasket 2025
The player of the Portland Trail Blazers asks followers to focus exclusively on sports. “I am from there, I respect my country and I support it. I am a proud Israeli, because it is where I grew up. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for Israel and the support the people and fans gave me.. But all the extra stuff around it? They are simply unnecessary,” he emphasizes.
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“Because if you’re educated and you know what’s going on, it’s okay to speak your mind and say who you think is right or who’s wrong. But if you’re not educated and you’re not part of the Middle East, and you don’t understand how long this has been going on and you don’t understand the consequences and everything else, just don’t say anything“concludes Avdia.
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