Deni Avdija
WATCH: El Al’s iconic Lior Suchard safety video to be replaced by Israeli celebrity gang of four
Beginning later this month, a new safety video is being unveiled on El Al flights featuring Fauda’s Lior Raz, Hollywood’s Gal Gadot, NBA basketball great Deni Avdija and model/actress Rotem Sela.
The Avdija brand: Turbo expands into snacks
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC
Under fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education
Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle
Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.
Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns
Avdija's ability to control the game stood out as much as the scoring. Avdija shot 15-of-22 from the field, added 12 assists, and dictated the tempo throughout his 38 minutes on the court.
Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops
Thousands of Israeli and Jewish fans packed the arena in Brooklyn, turning it into a sea of blue and white, as three Israelis shared the same NBA court for the very first time.
Avdija leaves Blazers’ victory over Suns just one minute in with back injury
During Portland’s second offensive possession, Avdija felt discomfort while backing down his defender in the post. Almost immediately, he signaled that something wasn’t right.
Deni Avdija’s all-star moment: A political dtatement in disguise - opinion
In today’s Western cultural institutions, Israeli visibility rarely exists in neutral space.
Spike Lee says pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game outfit not meant as dig against Deni Avdija
Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and a bag strap with Palestinian flag badges. Critics claimed he specifically chose the outfit because of the presence of Israel's first All-Star Game player.
Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player
Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and flag badges while Irving wore a Wear the Peace "PRESS" shirt, which was "dedicated to our beloved journalists in Gaza, showing the world the truth."
'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel
The Los Angeles Lakers forward said he heard "nothing but great things" about Israel while discussing Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in the NBA All-Star Game.
The backlash to Lebron James' praise of Israel is jarring, but predictable - comment
Lebron James was answering a question about Deni Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in an NBA All-Star Game, when he made positive comments about Israel, prompting the online criticism.
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8.