Sometimes people who guard me, the best defenders, …
“You mentioned drawing fouls. Tari Eason earlier this year said what makes you hard to defend is zebras. What’s your reaction to that?
” Deni Avdija: “I do get a lot of criticism about drawing fouls, which is completely understandable. I understand it’s not the most fun thing to watch or it’s not the most aesthetic thing. But, you know, at the end of the day, I’m a very physical guy.
I drive the ball the most in the league. I create contact the most in the league. And I feel like, you know, that’s just like that’s what happens.
I mean, sometimes people who guard me, the best defenders, they try to be really aggressive with me. And, you know, part of them being really aggressive with me is giving me easy fouls. So if it’s on the table and I can take it, I’ll take it.
Why would I work so hard? You know what I’m saying? A free throw, the free throw shot, is the most—you know, it’s a layup, and then it’s like, I think a free throw is the most efficient, depends what player you are, but you know what I’m saying?