Jusuf Nurkic was born on August 23, 1994, in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 29-year-old veteran is a 7 feet tall center for the Phoenix Suns. His early career started in the Croatian league where he won the Croatian league Finals MVP and was also nominated for the 2014 FIBA Europe Young player of the year award.
Nurkic was the 16th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls but was later traded to the Denver Nuggets on the draft night. He proved the Bulls wrong and was selected for the NBA All-Rookie Second team. Nurkic is a very good rebounder on both ends and has a big rim presence averaging 1 block and 1 steal per match in 23-24.
Recently in a match he broke the Sun's franchise record of the most rebounds in a match by grabbing 31 rebounds against the OKC. Nurkic's offensive game can be as a pick and roll finisher, post up scorer. He is averaging 11.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists with 1 block and 1 steal per match this season, as of March 2024.
Jusuf Nurkic Salary
According to Spotrac, Jusuf Nurkic will earn $16,875,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2022/23 | Portland Trail Blazers | $15,625,000 |
| 2023/24 | Phoenix Suns | $16,875,000 |
| 2024/25 | Phoenix Suns | $18,125,000 |
| 2025/26 | Phoenix Suns | $19,375,000 |
How long is Jusuf Nurkic’s contract?
Jusuf Nurkic signed a four year $70 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2022, with an increase of 8% each year and an $17,500,000 annual average salary. He would become an Unrestricted free agent (UFA) in June 2026 at 32 years old.
Jusuf Nurkic Position
Jusuf Nurkic plays in the center position. Standing tall at 7 feet, he has a big rim presence helping him in grabbing rebounds and blocking shots at the rim. On the offensive hand he is a handy Pick n Roll finisher.
FAQ's on Jusuf Nurkic Salary
A. Jusuf Nurkic holds the record of most rebounds by a Suns player in a single game. He had 31 rebounds to his name against the OKC.
A. Nurkic has made the playoffs five times consecutively with the Portland Trail Blazers but missed the 2019 playoffs due to injuries and has averaged 12.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 16 playoff games.
A. Nurkic is set to earn $16,875,00 million for the 2023/24 season which includes a rise of 8% from the previous year.
A. As of March 2024, Nurkic is averaging 11.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
A. Jusuf Nurkic scored a career high 33 points against his former team Denver Nuggets in March 2017, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.
