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Danny Abdia's defense continues to squeeze compliments: "It's very rare for a 19-year-old."
Before Chicago, Washington reporters analyzed the Israeli's season opener: "There aren't many 19-year-olds you can count on in games, he belongs here."
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 16:48
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After the disappointments in the first three games, tonight (2:00, Monday to Tuesday, Sports 5) Washington will look for a premiere victory for the 2020/21 season and it got a rival in the invitation.
Chicago is considered one of the weakest teams in the East, as evidenced by a 3-0 balance, just like the Wizards, after snatching 129 points from Golden State, 125 from Indiana and 124 from Atlanta.
In preparation for the match, "Athletic" reporters Fred Katz and Dave Dupour summarized the team's first three games from the capital, and in particular the season opener of Danny Abdia.
Not for the first time, the Israeli won big compliments.
"He's a good rotation player, already at 19," Katz said.
"There aren't many 19-year-olds who can be trusted in games, even those who end up going to great players. I don't know if his shooting is real, his shot is a bit weird but they say he scores a lot in training. The most important thing is that he seems to belong here."
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Washington officials and reporters knew what they were getting with Abdia, but they too were surprised by the young Israeli's defensive ability at the start of the season.
"My biggest surprise with him is that I did not know he could save like that so quickly," Katz said.
"His footwork is perfect, I know he's getting into an offense problem in one of the games, but most of the time, in two of the three games, he's not making mistakes. It's very rare for 19-year-olds to keep NBA level. - It's not normal. It's very surprising. I did not expect it. He has a good chance of becoming a very nice defensive player. His attack looks pretty good, the decision making is good, he dies for bounce-dedication, it's amazing. He's a little apprehensive at times, but he 19 years old".
Dupor added: "What I see so far is that there is a player here with a high IQ, he gives up the ball quickly and he is exactly what they needed on the wing. He is very smart on defense, he is an excellent team defender, he can be trusted to help. The fact that they have another player "That can lead a ball, dribble and deliver is very important. I loved that they got it in the ninth pick but I did not believe it so much, he just seemed ready."
On Abdia's shooting ability, the Athletic reporter said: "His willingness to throw is more important than whether the shots come in or not. He is not a good shooter yet, but he will become one - because he is ready to throw."
Big surprise on defense.
Abdia (Photo: AP)
On the Wizards' season opener in general, Katz said: "A lot of the offensive issues can be solved, these guys will learn to play together the more they cooperate. Bradley Bill has already said it's important to win immediately, and I don't think he would rather lose in Washington and win elsewhere. He gave them a chance to build a winning team, and if that does not happen, if they reach a 15: 8 balance, maybe rumors of a trade will start. That's how these things happen in the league. They have to put more scenes around Westbrook, it seems obvious to me. When Davis Bartans can play more than 20 minutes per game. "
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