In an extensive interview with the media, the Israeli rookie referred to the fact that he receives treatment from the rivalry: "A dream come true"
Abdia vs. Butler in a game against Miami
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In a special zoom interview with journalists from the US and Israel, Danny Abdia was interviewed last night (Thursday) and shared about his first two months as a player in the NBA. The period when he was absent from the parquet due to the corona virus.
On the acclimatization period in the best league in the world, Abdia said: "I'm only 20 games in the NBA, it's crazy for me. It takes people years to get into a certain pace and realize they are in the NBA. I keep some of the best players in the league, it's not easy "First, when you are young and you are whistled for more offenses. The more I gain experience, the better I feel and I get better. I feel like I belong in this league."
Danny Abdia spoke to the media today at the end of training and first referred to the fact that very quickly in his short NBA career he manages to keep some of the best players in the world and how he copes mentally pic.twitter.com/tWdknhNOTC
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Scott Brooks' decision to start with him on the bench in the last game: "I was at Maccabi Tel Aviv for three years, but for two and a half years I barely played. I had a lot of downs, then this promotion at Maccabi for six months. Then suddenly you are thrown into another challenge. A different language "A different league, a different culture, without friends, without much of the family. You're thrown into the NBA, when especially in the Corona era it can disgrace you. But I'm strong, I came here to win."
On the Corona period: "I had a hard time getting into the rhythm after I came back. Two weeks without touching the ball is a lot of time, especially for an athlete and especially for me. I had a hard time getting into the rhythm at the beginning of the season, then having to start over again. And is getting better. "
On the fact that he's starting to get more attention from the rivals: "It's my rookie season. If you know me better, it's a dream come true and an honor for me. I feel good, I'm still learning the league. It's not easy to come every night and learn a new opponent, read the scouting reports "When you have a game almost every night. It's very intense, you have to be very focused, but I just enjoy it. A lot of credit goes to the coaching staff and the players around me who help me a lot and give me a lot of tips."
