Three Israelis Play Together for First Time Ever
For the first time ever, three Jewish players from Israel—Deni Avdija of Portland and Ben Saraf with Danny Wolf both playing in Brooklyn's Blue-and-white squad—took to court together during a historic NBA matchup. Rising Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija faced off against Nets rookies as they played their part on the same game that marked an unprecedented moment for Israeli hoops outside Europe or North America, where other countries have never seen this happen before with three Israelis playing in one match at once.
Key Points
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1The March 16 game between the Brooklyn Nets and Oregon Trail Blazers marked a historic first as it became the inaugural match featuring three Israeli players on opposing teams.
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2Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf, and Ben Saraf were explicitly identified in multiple sources including The Forward (Mar. 20) for their participation together during this unique event.
Developments
Perspectives
The game marked the first time three Israelis ever faced off on an American court, featuring rising star Deni Avdjia against rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf.
— [Mar 17, 04:06] Nets, Blazers make 'special' history with three Israelis playing in same game (Nypost)'Yeah, it's special,' said the host coach Jordi Fernandez when discussing this historic matchup between Brooklyn Portland and their respective Israeli players.
— [Mar 17, 04:06] Nets, Blazers make 'special' history with three Israelis playing in same game (Nypost)'It's a great honor to play for the country,' said Avdija as he took on his fellow Israeli teammates.
— [Mar 17, 23:46] Historic night at Madison Square Garden - NBA stars Deni Avdjia and Danny Wolf face off against Ben Saraf (Jta)'It's a great honor to play for the country,' said Wolff as he took on his fellow Israeli teammates.
— [Mar 17, 23:46] Historic night at Madison Square Garden - NBA stars Deni Avdjia and Danny Wolf face off against Ben Saraf (Jta)'It's a great honor to play for the country,' said Wolff as he took on his fellow Israeli teammates.
— [Mar 17, 23:46] Historic night at Madison Square Garden - NBA stars Deni Avdjia and Danny Wolf face off against Ben Saraf (Jta)