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Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija, originally from Israel, stayed after the Hawks-Wizards game on Nov. 1 to sing “Hatikvah” with local fans // Screenshot: Instagram
November 15, 2023, 11:15 am
Fans Sing ‘Hatikvah’ with Israeli-Born Deni Avdija
Atlanta Hawks fans stayed after the home game against the Washington Wizards and sang the national anthem with Wizards’ forward Deni Avdija.
By David Ostrowsky
Deni Avdija, of the Washington Wizards, had the honor of spearheading the torch lighting procession during the opening ceremony of the 41st JCC Maccabi Games // Photo Credit: JCC Association 
July 26, 2023, 11:49 am
41st JCC Maccabi Games Opening Ceremony
This year’s Maccabi Games galvanized more than 1,000 Jewish teens from 10 countries on four continents.
By David Ostrowsky
While the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings were busy making history this NBA season, Domantas Sabonis was undergoing a spiritual transformation. 
May 24, 2023, 12:02 pm
NBA Star Sabonis Preps for Jewish Conversion
The All-Star plans to follow his wife, who is Jewish, into Judaism at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.
By David Ostrowsky
Although he played sparingly as a freshman for the national champion University of Connecticut Huskies men’s basketball team, Israeli forward Yarin Hasson was part of the pipeline of Israeli basketball players headed to UConn. // Photo Credit: UCONN Athletics 
April 26, 2023, 11:52 am
UCONN Hoops Boasts Lasting Connection to Israel
The University of Connecticut has maintained an historical connection to Israeli basketball and currently features freshman forward, Yarin Hasson.
By David Ostrowsky
Anat Sultan-Dodan, Consulate General of Israel in Atlanta, was on hand at State Farm Arena on Dec. 19 to help light the menorah for the team’s Chanukah celebration. // Photos by Atlanta Hawks
January 1, 2023, 12:05 pm
Chanukah Night at State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena welcomed the local Jewish community to celebrate Chanukah at the Atlanta Hawks’ game against the Orlando Magic.
By David Ostrowsky
RYAN TURELL: POSITION: Guard HEIGHT 6-7 CLASS Senior HOMETOWN Los Angeles, Calif. HIGHSCHOOL Valley Torah MAJOR Marketing
January 17, 2022, 9:58 am
The NBA’s Next Jewish Jordan
Only a few Jewish basketball players have ever been given the coveted title.
By David Ostrowsky
Deni Avdija is an Israeli-Serbian professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. He plays the small forward position.
November 19, 2020, 4:41 pm
NBA Draft Picks Top Israeli Player
Deni Avdija, ninth-round pick by Washington Wizards was projected to go to Atlanta Hawks.
By Nathan Posner
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