Deni Avdija might not be a headline name across the league just yet, but what he’s doing right now in Portland deserves serious attention. Through the first 20 games of the season, Avdija has quietly put together a statistical line that’s never been seen before in NBA history. That’s not hyperbole - it’s a fact.
Here’s what he’s stacked up so far: 516 points, 141 rebounds, 115 assists, 51 made threes, and 14 blocks. No player in league history has ever hit all those marks through their first 20 games of a season.
Not LeBron. Not Luka.
Not Giannis. Just Deni.
This isn’t just a hot streak - it’s the product of real growth. Since entering the league, Avdija has steadily evolved from a promising international prospect into a versatile, do-it-all forward.
Now, he’s become the kind of player who can flirt with a triple-double on any given night while stretching the floor with his shooting. That combination of playmaking, rebounding, and perimeter scoring is rare, and it’s part of what makes his current run so compelling.
In Tuesday night’s narrow 121-118 loss to Toronto, Avdija delivered again: 25 points, eight boards, and 14 assists. That’s not just stuffing the stat sheet - that’s impacting the game at every level. He was pushing the pace, creating for teammates, and knocking down shots - the kind of performance that keeps a team in games even when the final score doesn’t go their way.
Portland is still trying to carve out its identity in a crowded Western Conference, but what’s becoming clear is that they’ve got something real in Avdija. He’s not just a role player anymore - he’s a foundational piece.
And if he keeps this up, the wins will come. The numbers are historic, but it’s the way he’s playing - with confidence, control, and a growing sense of leadership - that tells the bigger story.
Deni Avdija isn’t just on a tear. He’s arriving.