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How It Works<\/strong><\/p>\n To place a bid, participants must first complete a contact information form. Once registered, you may submit a bid higher than the current listed price. After submission, your bid will be displayed on the page alongside your initials.<\/p>\n The highest bidder at the moment the auction closes will earn the exclusive right to purchase and own this piece of Israeli basketball history.<\/p>\n The Story of a Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n July 28, 2020. It was the playoff final of a season like no other – halted, resumed, and delayed by the global pandemic. Deni Avdija utilized that hiatus to transform himself, adding 6kg of muscle and returning to the court like a “shell from a cannon” – stronger, faster, and razor-sharp.<\/p>\n In the final against Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos placed the young phenom in the starting five, giving him 26 crucial minutes. While the box score might seem modest by today\u2019s NBA All-Star standards, young Deni dominated the floor with 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 4 assists, leading the team to a championship trophy lift alongside Jake Cohen.<\/p>\n This was his final game in the Maccabi uniform. Days later, the club archived this jersey, personally signed by Deni. On November 18, 2020, he was selected in the NBA Draft, and a decision was made at Maccabi: One day, when this young star reaches the NBA All-Star Game, this blue jersey will be made available to one lucky collector.<\/p>\n Five years later, that moment has arrived. This is your chance to secure it.<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Historic First: The Official Maccabi Tel Aviv Store is proud to launch its first-ever auction – just moments before our very own #8 makes history as the first-ever Israeli in the NBA All-Star Game.<\/h4>\n
This is the jersey worn by Deni Avdija in his final appearance in the Yellow & Blue: the 2019\/20 Championship game, where he was crowned the Israeli League MVP.<\/h4>\n
The Item: Official Nike Jersey, Game-Worn and Hand-Signed by Deni Avdija. <\/em><\/h4>\n
Size: 54 (Length +2) <\/em><\/h4>\n
Starting Bid: 5,000 NIS <\/em><\/h4>\n
The Historic Moment: 2020 Winner League Final – A legendary 86:81 victory over Maccabi Rishon LeZion to secure the Championship. <\/em><\/h4>\n
\u00a0<\/em>10% of all proceeds will be donated to a charity chosen by the Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Academy – the home where Deni Avdija grew and thrived.<\/em><\/h4>\n