Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon re-drafted the 2020 NBA class on the Game Theory Podcast, taking Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija with the No. 6 overall selection.
Deni was originally the No. 9 overall pick by the Washington Wizards, but jumped up a few spots in retrospect due to his play since entering the league. Avdija is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on 48/37/78 shooting splits in his first year in Portland.
Deni Avdija is a rising star flying under the radar
Vecenie highlighted Avdija's end-of-season stretch as his improved play was a primary factor in Portland surprisingly being in the conversation for a play-in spot out west.