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‘I heard great things’: LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel

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Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) at Moda Center, Feb 20, 2025. (photo credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers forward said he heard “nothing but great things” about Israel while discussing Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in the NBA All-Star Game.