2) Why Deni Avdija is perfect fit with Chicago Bulls: Shot Creation
Avdija has flashed all the skills you want from an NBA scorer. He has the range to score from deep, and the moves to get those types of shots off at will. He has by no means perfected the talent yet, but he’s shown plenty of potential to be a dangerous perimeter scorer in the NBA.
ESPN’s Mike Schmitz broke down Advija’s perimeter skill set well.
"“In the half-court, Avdija’s intrigue starts with his ability to make pull-up 3s. Now, he shot only 28.6% from 3 during this tournament, and he is a career 58.2% free throw shooter on 306 attempts, which is concerning. But watching him play in person for more than two years, he is not lacking touch. The fact that he can hop into 30-foot pull-ups versus switches or step back into 3s gives him tremendous upside as a half-court shot-creator, even if he’s still learning on the job, particularly as a ball handler. Avdija made 2.1 3s per 40 minutes at the U20s, and he is a career 32.4% 3-point shooter on 358 attempts, which likely would be a much higher clip if he were more selective.”"
His deep ball is not anything the NBA hasn’t seen before, but he has the step back and the shot form and confidence to be a perimeter scoring threat. His height gives him an extra advantage, letting him shoot over the tops of defenders like they aren’t even there.
In addition to his outside scoring, Avdija is no slouch off the dribble either. Although not the fastest guard, the 6-foot-9 Israeli has the size and dribble moves to attack the basket and make plays. His length and athleticism have been put on display in the Israel Winners League, where he regularly finishes at the rim through contact.
He can even bully smaller opponents in the paint, which is just icing on the cake that is his well-rounded offensive game.