{"id":120638,"date":"2025-01-29T09:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=120638"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:22:41","slug":"deni-avdija-blazers-building-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/29\/deni-avdija-blazers-building-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Deni Avdija Has Found His Home as a Blazers Building Block"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deni Avdija<\/a> has gradually become the standout Trail Blazer on Portland’s roster. Due to his impressive performances, the versatile forward has become a Blazers building block and a vital part of their rebuilding process.<\/p>\n

Deni Avdija Has Found His Home as a Blazers Building Block<\/h2>\n

When Portland made the trade for Avdija, some thought they overpaid. They understandably sent Malcolm Brogdon<\/a> to the Washington Wizards, but some felt the two first-round picks were too much. However, he has been a standout Blazer, especially in the past few weeks. Avdija averaged 18.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists through his last 20 games. During this stretch, he has been efficient with splits of 51.8% from the field and 34.7% from three. To add to that, he’s looked more comfortable as the season has progressed.<\/p>\n

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Deni Avdija through his first 15 games as a Blazer: <\/p>\n

9.9 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.9 apg
1.9 stocks<\/p>\n

36% from the field
3pt% : 26% on 3.3 attempts<\/p>\n

Deni Avdija through his last 20 games:<\/p>\n

18.7 ppg
7.5 rpg
3.9 apg
1.6 stocks<\/p>\n

51.8% from the field
3pt%: 34.7 on 5.1 attempts<\/p>\n

Comfortable. pic.twitter.com\/nk0wihCC0n<\/a><\/p>\n

— \u2764\ufe0f (@heircanada) January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n