Arrr, the Blazers' Israeli matey be missin’ the game fer Yom Kippur—says there be grander treasures than basketball!
2024-10-12
Arrr, matey! Deni Avdija o’ the Portland Trail Blazers be missin’ the preseason shindig this Friday night! He be honorin’ Yom Kippur, just after the anniversary o’ that fateful Oct. 7! Aye, even pirates need their holy days, savvy?
Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as I spin ye a yarn of the Portland Trail Blazers, who set sail fer their first preseason skirmish on a fine Friday eve. But lo and behold, one of their prized crew, Deni Avdija, was absent, not due to stormy seas, but to observe the holy day of Yom Kippur!This fine lad, hailing from the shores of Israel, traded his basketball boots fer a moment of reflection instead of tossing the leather orb. He declared to the world via the magical scroll of Instagram that his heart was set on honoring his kin and tradition over the thrill of the game. "Aye, I be sittin' this one out to stand united with me fellow Jews!" he proclaimed, showing wisdom beyond his 23 years.
Avdija, who had a rip-roarin' season last year with the Wizards, knows that sometimes even the grandest of games pales in comparison to the call of one's heart and heritage. With numbers like 14.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, it’s clear he be a valuable matey on the court! So here’s to Deni, who chose tradition over triumph, proving that even a pirate knows when to respect the tides of life! Arrr!