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February 16, 2026

Deni Avdija on the biggest stage in the world

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תמונה: gemini

Deni Avdija played tonight in the NBA All-Star Game.

He scored 5 points in the first game and added 2 assists.

He also participated in another game but did not score in it.

Avdija played many minutes against the league's top stars.

The game featured big stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Luka Dončić.

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The games were in a short and fast format. Avdija played for Team 'World'. This is a team of NBA players who come from outside the USA. Team World lost both of its games, but the results were close.

Avdija entered with the Israeli flag on his back. It was an emotional performance for him and the fans back home. He wasn't the central player, but his participation is considered a big achievement.

The All-Star Game brings together the best players in global basketball. Avdija showed that he belongs at this level. It was a moment of pride for Israeli sports.