Kevin Garnett has backed Deni Avdija and Portland’s decision to retain a deep, unconventional group of guards and wings. Walla Sport reports that the former NBA champion described Avdija as an All-Star who can affect every part of the game.
Garnett also argued that Portland need that depth in the Western Conference and believes the Ja Morant trade can revive the guard’s career. Those are informed opinions from a former player, not guarantees about the rotation or season outcome.
For Avdija, the roster construction creates both opportunity and pressure. More primary ball-handlers can reduce his creation burden, but the spacing and defensive balance of line-ups involving several players who prefer to attack the paint will require careful coaching.
The durable fact is Avdija’s place in Portland’s plans. Garnett’s endorsement matters as a measure of how the Israeli’s reputation has grown, while the actual hierarchy will be decided by health, line-ups and competitive games.
