Washington Wizards player blasts New York Knicks star, who scored 39 points last Saturday, 6, against the franchise from the North American capital
Last Saturday, the 6th, the New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards very easily in Capital One Arenain Washington DC After the game, however, the winger Deni Avdija caught the attention of basketball lovers when he stated that he doesn’t find it difficult to score Julius Randle. However, the unusual thing about the player’s speech is that the franchise’s pivot New York finished the game with 39 points scored, seven rebounds and five assists.
“For me, Randle is not difficult to guard”, said the Wizards player, after the team’s defeat, during an interview with the “Heavy” portal. Justifying his statement, given that, in addition to the 39 points, the New York center forward finished with a great performance, Avdija said that the opponent is only physical.
Deni Avdija on Julius Randle dropping 39 points on the Wizards:
“For me he’s not that tough to guard… Aggressive… Picks his spots… Big guy, going in the lane, getting fouls, that’s about it.”
(h/t @NBA_NewYork) pic.twitter.com/6SNDegg9GE
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“He is probably aggressive and chooses his moments to score honestly. It’s like he’s a big guy going to the basket, getting fouled. That’s it”, added the Serb. However, Avdija isn’t the only one who has ignored Randle’s great performances. In the first partial votes from fans for the All-Star Gamethe Knicks star doesn’t even appear in the top ten of the Eastern Conference.
“I just believe I’m at a point in my career where, obviously, I want to play the best basketball I can. I want to keep improving. I’m in the mindset that I’m enjoying every moment. This is my tenth year in the league, and you go through phases in your career where you’re trying to establish yourself or prove something. So I’m just proving something to myself every night.”minimized the number 30 shirt, in an interview with the “New York Post”.
Over his last 6 games Deni Avdija averaged 16.3 Points, 8.5 Rebounds, 4.3 Assists, 1.3 Steals while shooting 53.7% FG% and 45.5% 3P%
Only past Wizards to meet or exceed these numbers on a 6 game span were Caron Butler (2007) and Chris Webber (95,96,97) #ForTheDistrictpic.twitter.com/J15jZJ0egZ
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Source: sportbuzz
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