Danny Abdia made history tonight (Wednesday to Thursday): The Israeli forward became the third Israeli in the NBA League, after making his Washington Wizards debut. Abdia scored 7 points and picked up 4 rebounds in Washington’s 113: 107 loss to Philadelphia 76. The day after, he spoke – about the situation on the roster, about the feelings and also about the prospects for the future in the best league in the world.
“It was very exciting. I waited for this moment for a very long time,” Abdia said of the debut, “We are a new team and it will take time for us to connect. Later I believe I will gain more experience.” Although the Israeli threw only two shots in the game, he has no plans to make it a habit: “I plan to take on a lot more. I believe it will get better in the future.”
The guard-forward also referred to his special relationship with the team star, Russell Westbrook: “I have a special relationship with Westbrook. He is very supportive of me and talks to me both in and out of the game. I have fun playing with him. We both have a similar mentality.”
Abdia also talked about the warm envelope that helped him from the first moment: “There is an atmosphere here that wants me and accepts me. There is no more fun than getting to a team that wants you. Coach Brooks has set me quite a few challenges since I arrived, he wants me to improve and care. He taught me to work hard for my place and I try to implement it. “
The Israeli added about the positive situation at the Wizards, which may make the season very successful: “We are a new team and things will still connect. In time I will gain more experience. I can say that the players want my success.”
