The 7-foot veteran center, Jusuf Nurkic plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA as of October 2024. He was drafted as the 16th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, Nurkic was traded to the Denver Nuggets on the same night. Also known as ‘The Bosnian Beast’, Nurkic is into his 11th season in the NBA as of 2024 and has spent the majority of his career in Portland with the Trail Blazers.
Nurkic was traded to the Phoenix Suns after spending seven seasons in Portland. The injury-prone center only played 153 matches in his last four seasons in Portland. However, Nurkic played 76 matches for the Suns and his second only season with 2000+ minutes in his NBA career. He averaged 10.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in the 2023-24 season.
What is Jusuf Nurkic's nationality?
Jusuf Nurkic holds Bosnian nationality and plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA as of October 2024.
Jusuf Nurkic has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at only one major tournament which was the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket. However, Nurkic has played in multiple qualifiers for the national team like the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers in 2019 and 2023 and the FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers in 2016. He also played in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 Poland-Estonia but fell short of making the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jusuf Nurkic's Birthplace
Jusuf Nurkic was born on August 23, 1994, in Zivinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jusuf Nurkic's Hometown
Jusuf Nurkic's hometown is Zivinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FAQs on Jusuf Nurkic Nationality
A. Jusuf Nurkic plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA as of October 2024.
A. Jusuf Nurkic drafted as the 16th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, Nurkic was traded to the Denver Nuggets on the same night.
A. Jusuf Nurkic averaged 10.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in the 2023-24 season.
A. Jusuf Nurkic stands tall at 7-foot.
