Deni Avdija's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Deni Avdija.
Deni Avdija is an Israeli professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. He primarily plays as a small forward. Known as "Turbo," Avdija's nickname reflects his fast-paced and aggressive style of play on the court.
November 2017: Professional Debut in Israeli Basketball Premier League
On 19 November 2017, Deni Avdija made his professional debut in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, becoming the youngest player to ever play for the club's senior team.
2017: Led Maccabi Tel Aviv to Israeli Youth State Championships
From 2017, Deni Avdija led Maccabi Tel Aviv to three consecutive Israeli youth state championships.
July 2018: Won Gold Medal at FIBA U20 European Championship
In July 2018, Deni Avdija played at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Chemnitz, leading Israel to a gold medal and earning a spot on the all-tournament team.
August 2018: Named Camp MVP at Basketball Without Borders Europe
In August 2018, Deni Avdija participated in Basketball Without Borders Europe in Belgrade and was named the camp MVP.
February 2019: Named MVP of Basketball Without Borders Global Camp
In February 2019, Deni Avdija was named MVP of the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2019: Won Gold Medal at FIBA U20 European Championship
In 2019, Deni Avdija won a gold medal for Israel at the FIBA U20 European Championship, where he was named the tournament's MVP.
2019: Led Maccabi Tel Aviv to Israeli Youth State Championships
Until 2019, Deni Avdija led Maccabi Tel Aviv to three consecutive Israeli youth state championships.
January 2020: Career-High 22 Points vs. Hapoel Holon
On 11 January 2020, Deni Avdija recorded a then career-high of 22 points in a win over Hapoel Holon.
January 2020: Named Israeli Player of the Month
On 31 January 2020, Deni Avdija was named Israeli Player of the Month in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
July 2020: EuroLeague Magic Moment of the Season
In July 2020, Deni Avdija's dunk over Luigi Datome during a game against Fenerbahçe was named EuroLeague Magic Moment of the Season.
January 2021: Career-High 20 Points vs. Miami Heat
On 9 January 2021, Deni Avdija recorded a then-career-high 20 points against the Miami Heat.
February 2022: Career High in Rebounds
On 14 February 2022, Avdija set a then career high in rebounds with 15 in a 103–94 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
January 2023: Career High in Rebounds and Points
On 11 January 2023, Deni Avdija set a new career high in rebounds with 20. On 30 January 2023, Avdija set a then career high in points with 25.
February 2024: New Career High in Points
On 14 February 2024, Deni Avdija posted a new career high in points with 43, along with 15 rebounds, in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
2025: Recorded First Triple-Double
In March 2025, Deni Avdija recorded his first triple-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
