Israeli forward Deni Avdija, now with the Portland Trail Blazers, has been selected for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will feature a World vs. USA format—letting players proudly display their national flags on the court.
The first-timer!
A dream come true for Deni Avdija to be an NBA All-Star 🌟 pic.twitter.com/mahRahJi7n
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 14, 2026