The achievement of Danny Abdia and Yam Madar drew a wave of congratulations and wishes on social media from all corners of the political spectrum • President Rivlin: "Warm congratulations to both of you - we are all proud of you"
Lost tonight.
"Historical achievement"
Photography:
Udi quote
Madar is happy with the choice, this morning
Photography:
Danny Maron
After the big night of Israeli basketball in which Danny Abdia was selected by the Washington Wizards in 9th place and Yam Madar by the Boston Celtics in 47th place in the NBA Draft, politicians are running to respond and congratulate.
President Reuven Rivlin:
"A night of Israeli pride. Congratulations to you, our loved ones Danny Abdia and Yam Madar. Danny, on the historic achievement with your choice of 9th place in the NBA Draft, and to you Yam with your choice of 47th place. We are all proud of you!"
A night of Israeli pride.
Warm greetings to you, our dear Danny Abdia and Yam Madar.
Danny, for the historic achievement with your selection of the 9th place in the NBA Draft, and the sea with your selection of the 47th place.
We are all proud of you!
pic.twitter.com/8TWzOZGlhl
- Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin (@ruvirivlin) November 19, 2020
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Ardan:
"Danny, huge congratulations!
You are a real cannon and an Israeli pride.
The entire Arden family has been following the draft with excitement and from today you are also our ambassador and we are all fans of Washington.
We will come to cheer from the stands (after the corona). "
Danny Huge congratulations!
You are a real cannon and an Israeli pride.
The entire Arden family has been following the draft with excitement and from today you are also our ambassador and we are all fans of Washington.
We will come to cheer from the stands (after the corona).
Photo credit: Excited Arden Family pic.twitter.com/hKaUL3dDez
- Ambassador Gilad Erdan Gilad Erdan (@ giladerdan1) November 19, 2020
Minister of Culture and Sports,
Hili Trooper
: "Warm congratulations to Danny Abdia and Yam Madar on the impressive achievement and selection by the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtic. Dear Danny and Yam, I wish you much success, you are a convincing proof that perseverance and talent lead to excellence. I am very proud to meet you! On the floor of the best league in the world already in the coming season. "
Opposition leader
MK Yair Lapid
: "Happy and excited with Abdia and Madar. Now your journey begins. Give it a go. Israeli pride."
Happy and excited with Abdia and Madar.
Now begins your journey.
Give in mind.
Israeli pride.
- Yair Lapid - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) November 19, 2020
The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu,
MK Avigdor Lieberman:
"I congratulate Danny Abdia, who was selected in 9th place in the NBA draft and secured his place in the best league in the world, and Yam Madar, who was selected in 47th place. The citizens of the State of Israel trust you and are sure to bring it Great pride. Good luck! "
I congratulate Danny Abdia who was selected ninth in the NBA Draft and secured his place in the best league in the world, and Yam Madar who was selected in 47th place.
The citizens of the State of Israel trust you and are sure that you will bring them great pride.
Successfully!
- Avigdor Lieberman (@AvigdorLiberman) November 19, 2020
Even
MK Nir Barkat
sent greetings: "Dear Danny Abbadia, a lot of success in a new way in the NBA.
You brought a lot of pride to us all. "
Dear Danny Abdia, Lots of success in the new way in the NBA.
Bringing a lot of pride to us all pic.twitter.com/2kiLCz7CWN
- Nir Barkat (@NirBarkat) November 19, 2020
MK
Meirav Michaeli
: "We saw a star born already when we watched him lead the young Israeli team to an amazing achievement a year ago.
Tonight he received the official stamp - the first Israeli to be selected in the top ten of the draft in the NBA.
Danny Abdia - There is no doubt that we will have a lot of pride and contentment from you.
And congratulations also to Yam Madar who was also selected in the draft, Yo Go Boys !! ".
We saw a star born already when we watched it lead the young Israeli team to an amazing achievement a year ago.
Tonight he received the official stamp - the first Israeli to be selected in the top ten of the draft in the NBA.
Danny Abdia - There is no doubt that we will have a lot of pride and contentment from you.
And congratulations also to Yam Madar who was also selected in the draft, You Go Boys !!
pic.twitter.com/qAW1b3wTy0
- Merav Michaeli Merav Michaeli (@MeravMichaeli) November 19, 2020
The
kibbutz movement
congratulated Abdia, who was born in Kibbutz Beit Zera:
Successfully!
Danny from Kibbutz Beit Zera pic.twitter.com/AVpUHvhzNc is proud of you
The Kibbutz Movement (@KibbutzMov) November 19, 2020
The moment of Abdia's selection by the Washington Wizards:
HELL YEAH.
Inside the War Room for the call to the league for Deni Avdija!
#WizDraft |
@GEICO pic.twitter.com/eN4YJZNh6M
- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 19, 2020
Abdia's look went viral:
same energy pic.twitter.com/8Adtc0LmyT
- wnetw3rk (@ netw3rk) November 19, 2020
Golden State actor
Drymond Green
was thrilled with the bottles of alcohol that stood on the wall behind Abdia:
Deni had all the good as his backdrop respect
- Draymond Green (@ Money23Green) November 19, 2020
Washington coach
Scott Brooks
talks about Danny:
Coach Brooks on Deni #WizDraft |
@GEICO pic.twitter.com/iZa7WoY79t
- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 19, 2020
General Manager
Tommy Shepherd
also spoke about her loss:
"We were very grateful he ended up falling to 9. He's somebody who has great potential as a wing."
- GM Tommy Sheppard on drafting Deni Avdija. # WizDraft |
@GEICO pic.twitter.com/uqIcZi4v7e
- Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 19, 2020
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