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Deni Avdija, Micah Nori and the call behind Trail Blazers' fast start

Original: Deni Avdija, Micah Nori and the summer phone call that defines Trail Blazers' quick start https://www. nytimes.com/athle

A new report details a summer phone call between Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and assistant coach Micah Nori that is being credited with shaping the team's strong start to the NBA season. The piece highlights Avdija's approachable response to the conversation, with no complaints or tension, only a simple question, framing the exchange as a defining moment in Portland's early-season turnaround.

Why now: The Trail Blazers' unexpectedly quick start has drawn attention to the behind-the-scenes story involving Avdija and Nori.

Deni AvdijaMicah NoriPortland Trail BlazersNBA

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• Deni Avdija, Micah Nori and the summer phone call that defines Trail Blazers' quick start https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7749871/2 026/11/03/deni-avdija-micah-nori-trail-blazers-nba/ From Avdija, there was no complaining. No attitude. And no tension. Just a simple question:… · athletic_bb@sportsfeed.me

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