Portland Path Blazers Earlier than Deni Avdija introduced through social media that he’ll miss the workforce’s first preseason recreation Friday evening in Seattle towards the LA Clippers.
In his Instagram story, Avdija, initially from Israel, stated he wouldn’t take part within the match on the eve of Yom Kippur, a Jewish spiritual vacation.
The message stated:
- “Tomorrow, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the primary coaching match of the approaching season will happen. When the administration knowledgeable me of this, it was clear to me from the primary second that I’d inform them that I’d not take part within the match. I consider that this time the very best and most appropriate opening for this season will probably be to honor Jewish custom and be in unity with my brothers and sisters in Israel and the world. Basketball has been an integral a part of my life since I can bear in mind and it has all the time been the primary place for me, however after this 12 months that we had, I felt that there was one thing extra essential than basketball. ❤️“
Avdija, beginning ahead for the Blazers, will make his Rip Metropolis debut on Sunday at 3 p.m. for the Sacramento Kings.
The Blazers acquired the 6-foot-9 ahead from the Washington Wizards in a commerce in the course of the draft final June.
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