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Dianethon Melton vs. Danny Abdia (Reuters)
After a less than good period, Danny Abdia Back to business last night (Tuesday through Wednesday). Although it ended in a 125:11 loss of the Washington Wizards to Memphis, the Israeli forward showed good ability with 10 points and 7 rebounds.
The Israeli rookie said: “In the first half of the season I learned a lot of new things, played against good players and became a better player. I have not talked to Yannis Sapropoulos for a long time, he has a lot on his mind at Maccabi Tel Aviv at the moment and I did not want to disturb him. I follow them from a distance and we are in a great relationship. I may be older, but it’s completely different because I’m a rookie here. I did not play much in the first season of the Euroleague, and there were many things to get used to. I think this season I practice pretty fast, keep working to get better. “
His coach, Scott Brooks, also referred to the recent era of Israeli rookie: “Young players sometimes go a step forward and sometimes a step back. Lately Danny has played less well than at the beginning of the season” Brooks said at the pre-practice press conference the day after the game, “but the wisdom is to know “To cope and get out of the less good times. It happens to everyone.”
Abdia, who played 26 minutes against Memphis, has so far this season averaged 6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 21.4 minutes. His next game will be on the night between Friday and Saturday, so he will meet the Los Angeles Clippers star battery.
