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Deni Avdija becomes Israel’s all-time leading NBA scorer after 35-point night
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (left) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, December 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Deni Avdija made Israeli basketball history overnight, becoming the country’s all-time leading NBA scorer after a standout 35-point performance in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.
The 24-year-old forward entered the game needing 30 points to surpass former Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi’s career tally of 4,642. With an exceptional shooting night, Avdija pushed his total to 4,648 points, cementing a new national milestone.
The achievement adds to a breakout season already filled with personal highs for Avdija, who reached the record far faster than Casspi, the first Israeli ever to play in the NBA.
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