Abdia made happy in Hebrew in Washington training

What has occupied the reporters covering Washington in recent days is whether Abdia will be the one to rise in the top five in the regular season. Tonight (Monday) they apparently received an answer to this – upon learning that Roy Hachimura will be out for about three weeks due to an eye injury.

Although the Japanese play in position number 4, this increases the chances that the Wizards coach, Scott Brooks, will open with Abdia, probably already on the night between Wednesday and Thursday (2:00 Israel time) against Philadelphia. It should be noted that the Latvian Davis Bartans is also not in the health line, so he is also not expected to top the top five in the team’s opening game this season.

Washington, for those who forgot, finished its prep games between Saturday and Sunday ahead of the regular season opener in the NBA. The Wizards defeated Detroit 96:99, and Abdia provided a not-so-bad display at all with 9 points (2 of 4 for three), 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists in 32 minutes.

The good ability did not go unnoticed by coach Brooks: “Danny plays strong, he is tough. He has great size and he will make us a better team.” By the way, tonight Washington released an entertaining video, in which the Wizards ‘players are seen celebrating Angie Pascheniks’ birthday, with Abdia raising his morale and singing “Today is his birthday” in Hebrew. Yes, even Russell Westbrook joined in the singing.

“I felt comfortable, I just want to have fun,” Abdia told US media. “I love my teammates and I have fun here. I am not ashamed of anyone and not afraid of anyone. I did not get to bring my culture here, I hope it happens during the season. The food, the songs, the customs. “

Abdia added: “A lot of people will watch my first NBA game, it doesn’t happen much. The whole country is behind me, everyone supports me and wishes me success. I hope I have a good game against Philadelphia. This is not the first time all of Israel is behind me, I am dying for “