Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija narrowly missed a spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming NBA All-Star game, finishing seventh in fan voting for the Western Conference. Despite falling short of the top five, Avdija remains in contention to become the first Israeli player named an All-Star, as coaches will select additional team members on February 1. The game is set to take place in Inglewood, California, on February 12. Avdija is enjoying a breakout season, with impressive averages in points, rebounds, and assists, fueling optimism about his chances.
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