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Israel’s Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli to play as NBA All-Star

16 February 2026, 12:17 am
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World forward Deni Avdija, of Israel, dunks during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
World forward Deni Avdija, of Israel, dunks during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Israeli basketballer Deni Avdija makes history as the first Israeli to play as a National Basketball Association All-Star.

The Portland Trail Blazers player, 25, is playing on Team World against Team USA Stars at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

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