Will Deni Avdija be Israel’s first NBA star?

Basketball has given Israelis several memorable moments of national import. But it’s never given them an NBA star they can call their own. 19-year-old Deni Avdija could be the first.
FEBRUARY 7, 2020: Deni Avdija and Elijah Bryant celebrating score during EuroLeague 2019-20 Round 24 basketball game between Fenerbahce and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Ulker Sports Arena. Photo by Shutterstock