Zufer Avdija
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| 1977–1979 | Elektrokosovo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1989 | Crvena zvezda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Gradine Pula | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Ramat HaSharon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1995 | Hapoel Herzliya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Rishon LeZion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Elitzur Bat Yam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zufer Avdija (
Early and personal life
Avdija was born in
He later married Sharon Artzi, an Israeli Jew from kibbutz Beit Zera, who is a former track and field athlete and basketball player.[4] Their Israeli-born son, Deni Avdija (born 2001), is also a professional basketball player. Deni has been drafted as the 9th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2020 NBA draft. Their son Deni also represents the Israel national team internationally.[5]
Club career
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In the 1990s, Avdija played for Israeli clubs:[1] Ramat HaSharon, Hapoel Herzliya, Rishon LeZion, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Elitzur Bat Yam.[7]
International career
Avdija was a member of the
Additionally, Avdija also won the gold medal at the 1983 Mediterranean Games in Morocco.[citation needed] He played 50 games for the national team.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b Zufer Avdija at Israeli Basketball
- ^ a b "Zufer Avdija, košarkaš koji obećava". yugopapir.com. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ Meir, Ya'akov (November 23, 2020). ""אלוהים נגע בדני, הוא נולד לאן.בי.אי"" [God touched Deni, he was born for the NBA]. Israel Hayom (in Hebrew). Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ Weitzman, Yaron (15 November 2019). "'We've Never Had a Talent Like Him'". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Zadar Basketball Tournament Interview: Deni Avdija". eurospects.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Avdija: Deni zbog vojske nije mogao da izabere Srbiju". sportklub.rs. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Zufer Avdija Player Profile, Elitzur Bat Yam, News, Stats - Eurobasket".
- ^ "Yugoslavia Roster at 1982 World Championship". fiba.basketball. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "1982 Yugoslavia #9 - Zufer Avdija". fiba.basketball. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "ZUFER AVDIJA POMAŽE: Evo gde Zvezda treba da traži pobedu protiv Makabija". kosarka.hotsport.rs. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
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