Trail Blazers Deni Avdija falls short in NBA All-Star starter bid, awaits coaches’ vote

Deni Avdija misses All-Star starting lineup

The journey isn't over yet. The NBA announced Monday evening the starting lineups for the All-Star Game, and the name of Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, who stood seventh in Western Conference fan voting as of a week ago, remained outside the starting five and will wait another two weeks to learn whether he'll participate in the marquee event. The voting breakdown for All-Star starter selection is 50% from fans, 25% from selected med…

Deni Avdija left out of All-Star starting lineups

Despite his outstanding form and the major campaign to support his selection in Israel and the United States, Deni Avdija was not included in the All-Star starting lineups.

Trail Blazers Deni Avdija falls short in NBA All-Star starter bid, awaits coaches’ vote

Avdija can still receive his first All-Star berth as a reserve, however, and his resume is as good as any player in the Western Conference.