More than 2.2 million fans voted for his inclusion; more than global superstars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden received. For a player who initially harboured modest ambitions for his career in the sport, being selected to the All-Star game feels almost unreal. “I started playing basketball without a dream, just to pursue it and see wherever it would take me,” Avdija said. “It’s hard to believe that you accomplish thing after thing after thing. It’s emotional for me. I’m really happy that I’m able to be an All-Star.” Avdija is enjoying an outstanding breakout...