Deni Avdija

The Persian leopard named after the NBA star arrives at the Safari

A Persian leopard named Deni, after Deni Avdija, arrived at the Ramat Gan Safari to mate with Noa as part of a European breeding program.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2026|ByMOSHE COHEN

Deni, the new Persian leopard at Ramat Gan Safari.

(L-R, clockwise): Deni Avdija, Oscar Gloukh, Zach Hyman, Matt Turner, and Daniel Peretz

No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz

Five athletes carrying Jewish and Israeli pride onto the world stage.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026|ByURIEL STURM

Israeli national team player Deni Avdija.

Avdija: 'I won't allow anyone to question my commitment to the national team and the country'

Avdija addressed absence: Portland wouldn't risk my health. I proved how much I care; I had no option to play and want to be healthy.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|ByOR SHKEDI

ISRAELI GUARD Ben Saraf handles the ball for the Brooklyn Nets during his first NBA season, carrying the hopes of the next generation of Israeli hoops players.

Representing Israel proudly, Saraf looks to build promising rookie season in Brooklyn - interview

Despite the challenges that come with adapting to the NBA, Saraf continued to develop his skills and became yet another role model for young basketball players across Israel.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija scores 6 points in first Wizards home win

The Washington Wizards grabbed a big early lead and coasted to a 128-107 victory.

JANUARY 12, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Israeli NBA phenom Deni Avdija posts career-high night vs. Miami Heat

Washington was led by Avdija and Garrison Mathews, who scored 20 and 22 points, respectively.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByZACHARY KEYSER, REUTERS

Avdija scores 11 points, Wizards snatch their first win of the season

Washington saw its robust 16-point lead with 8:53 to play in the second whittled to three at halftime after Minnesota went on a 27-14 run to end the quarter.

JANUARY 2, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF