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Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

JL;DR SUMMARY Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Israeli AthleteBasketballMaccabi Tel AvivDeni AvdijaSports AchievementPortland Trail BlazersMost Improved PlayerNba All StarNba History

Places mentioned

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
"Deni Avdija drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte."
Portland, Oregon, United States
"Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdijas meteoric rise has officially reached a new stratosphere, as the 25-year-old forward has become the NBAs first-ever Israeli All-Star."
Israel
"an expected but deserved nod after the northern Israel native finished seventh in All-Star voting with over 2.2 million votes"
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"promising career that began as a teenage star with Maccabi Tel Aviv"
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"Avdijas ascension has also come against the backdrop of the Gaza war and a reported global rise in antisemitism"
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Now, Avdijas talents will be on display at the NBA All-Star Game, on Sunday, Feb. 15, in Los Angeles."

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