Danny Avdia is apologizing for one of the worst field goal attempts you’ll ever see
The Portland Trail Blazers they have a real ace in Danny Avdi. He is currently averaging 26.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.
However, he it came terribly short when the game was on the line against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. With the seconds ticking away and the score tied at 118, Avdija tripped and kicked an off-balance airball that sent the game into overtime.
In the end, the Blazers lost 138-133 and are now 6-7.
After Avdi took responsibility for the missed attempt, per Sean Haykin of the Rose Garden Report.
“I take responsibility for that last goal. I could have done better,” he said. “It’s on me. I wasted an hour too much and went for the three. I should have either driven a little bit or gotten closer. But I’m learning from it. I should have been smarter.”
Avdija has been in Portland since last year. He previously played four seasons (2020-2024) for the Washington Wizards. In July Avdija was traded from the Wizards to the Blazers. Avdia averaged 16.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game last season in his first season in Portland.
Overall, Avdija is an effective playmaker, an excellent transition player and a strong basket driver.
Danny Avdija influenced the Israeli national team
Before reaching the NBA, Avdia was a standout talent in his home country of Israel. His field was playing for the youth and later the senior national team.
In 2018 and 2019, he led Israel to back-to-back gold medals at the FIBA U20 European Championship. He received MVP honors in the 2019 tournament.
In addition, he helped lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to three Israeli League championships between 2018 and 2020.
Also, he was the MVP of the Basketball Without Borders Europe and Global camps in 2019 and 2020.
In 2020, the Wizards drafted Avdia with the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft.
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