Deni Avdija's Impressive Numbers in Portland

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Deni Avdija continues to lead Portland's offense. Over his last five games he averages 23.8 points, 7.4 assists and 6.6 rebounds per game. The Israeli is seeking to establish his standing as a player deserving of a maximum NBA contract.

The decision on the contract involves additional moves. Avdija voluntarily gave up much of the ball-handling responsibility that made him an All-Star. In the loss to the Lakers he lost the ball eight times, and this weakness is what he needs to improve.

Overall, Avdija remains at the same high level alongside Damian Lillard and Ja Morant. An analysis shows he maintains an average of about 22 points per game, with a sharp decline in turnovers. At age 25 he can still reach an even higher level.