Speaking on his podcast with fellow NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James praised Israeli player Deni Avdija for his standout play this season, highlighting his strength and powerful driving ability.

LeBron James joined in the applause for Israeli superstar player Deni Avdija and gave him a huge compliment on the “Mind the Game” podcast: “Washington is kicking itself for the decision to release him. He’s a quality player, he’s a huge player, he’s really, really good”
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