Apr 8, 2021
Pro-basketall player Deni Avdija arrives dressed in black, writes ‘Remember’ on his shoes for the game played on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
By Yakir Benzion, United With Israel
Israeli rookie basketball player Deni Avdija marked Holocaust Remembrance Day during Wednesday night’s NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Orlando Magic, catching the attention of the NBC game announcers.
“Deni Avdija playing tonight on Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day – it’s a very somber day in Israel,” said the NBC announcer, “and on his sneakers he has written the word “Yizkor,” which is “remember” in Hebrew.
That message went out to the fans tuned in to watch the game, giving tens of thousands of basketball fans a small bit of Holocaust education. Perhaps inspired by the significance of the day, Avdija had one of his best games so far this year, scoring 16 points in Washington’s 131-116 victory over Orlando.