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Jusuf Nurkic • #20 • C
Status:Ankle sprain - left, day-to-day
Ht/Wt:6'11", 290 lbs.
Born:Aug 23, 1994 (30 yrs) in Tuzla, BIH
From:Adriatic League
Experience:9 years
Drafted:Drafted by Chicago in 2014 (1/16).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Portland in 2023.
2024-25 Season Stats
G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TPG PPG
YTD 14 14 24.4 .404 .302 .653 10.0 1.2 1.0 0.6 2.6 8.9
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Scouting Report
Possesses a truly rare combination of bruising size and top-tier instincts at center. Won't be overmatched by anyone size-wize and maximizes his power and length as a rebounder and shot-blocker. Also a superb passer out of the post and a smart, soft-handed scorer who hits his free throws. Can dominate with his all-round game. Doesn't stretch the floor with a 3-point shot. Can be more efficient overall: gets foul-prone on defense and turnover-prone on offense. A bit injury-prone too, so must show he can stay on the floor.
Long Range Potential: Bruising true center, with all-round All-Star tools.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2014-15
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