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{{Infobox basketball biography
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| name = Jusuf Nurkić
| name = Jusuf Nurkić
| image = Jusuf Nurkić Portland (cropped).jpg
| image = Jusuf Nurkić 2021.jpg
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| caption = Nurkić with the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in 2019
| caption = Nurkić with the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in 2021
| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
| height_ft = 7
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| team = Phoenix Suns
| team = Phoenix Suns
| number = 20
| number = 20
| nationality = Bosnian
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|8|23|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|8|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Živinice]], [[Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
| birth_place = [[Živinice]], [[Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
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* [[A-1 Liga|Croatian League Finals MVP]] (2014)
* [[A-1 Liga|Croatian League Finals MVP]] (2014)
* [[HT Premijer liga|All-Croatian League]] Second Team (2014)
* [[HT Premijer liga|All-Croatian League]] Second Team (2014)
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'''Jusuf Nurkić''' ({{IPAc-en|j|uː|s|ə|f|_|'|n|ɜːr|k|ɪ|tʃ}}; born 23 August 1994) is a Bosnian professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Phoenix Suns]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). The {{convert|7|ft|adj=on}} [[Center (basketball)|center]] was selected by the [[Chicago Bulls]] with the 16th overall pick in the [[2014 NBA draft]]. He also internationally represents the [[Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national basketball team|Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national basketball team]]. He has also played for the [[Denver Nuggets]] and the [[Portland Trail Blazers]].
'''Jusuf Nurkić''' ({{IPAc-en|j|u|s|u|f|_|'|n|ʊər|k|i|tʃ}} {{respell|YOO|soof|_|NOOR|kitch}}; born 23 August 1994) is a Bosnian professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Phoenix Suns]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). The {{convert|7|ft|adj=on}} [[Center (basketball)|center]] was selected by the [[Chicago Bulls]] with the 16th overall pick in the [[2014 NBA draft]]. He also internationally represents the [[Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national basketball team]]. Nurkić has also played for the [[Denver Nuggets]] and the [[Portland Trail Blazers]].

And ZERO nba accolades.


==Early career==
==Early career==
Born in [[Živinice]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], Nurkić began playing basketball at 14 years of age, after Bosnian sports agent Enes Trnovčević took him to Slovenia and gave him an opportunity to play.<ref name=sbnation>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Seth|title=Nuggets rookie Jusuf Nurkic's dad is a 7', 400-pound cop|url=https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/1/14/7550151/nuggets-rookie-jusuf-nurkics-dad-is-a-7-400-pound-cop|work=SBNation.com|date=14 January 2015|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref> He played in the youth categories for Slovenian team [[KK Zlatorog Laško|Zlatorog Laško]].<ref name=reviewEB/> In February 2012, he was briefly loaned to [[KK Union Olimpija|Union Olimpija]] in order to play the [[Euroleague Basketball Nike International Junior Tournament|Nike International Junior Tournament]] which was held in [[Belgrade]]. Nurkić attracted attention internationally by averaging 18.8 points and 11 rebounds over 5 games.<ref name=reviewEB>{{cite web|last=Petrinović|first=Igor|title=Jusuf Nurkic, Cedevita Zagreb|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/features/player-spotlight/i/130110/3737/jusuf-nurkic-cedevita-zagreb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122195542/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/features/player-spotlight/i/130110/3737/jusuf-nurkic-cedevita-zagreb|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 January 2014|work=eurocupbasketball.com|access-date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nurkic Jusuf stats NIJT|url=http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=004053&seasoncode=JT11|work=euroleague.net|access-date=25 March 2014}}</ref> Shortly after the tournament, he parted ways with Zlatorog Laško.<ref>{{cite web|last=Perko|first=Darko|title=Nadarjeni Jusuf Nurkić zapušča vrste Zlatoroga; kam odhaja, še ni znano|url=http://old.kosarka.si/jusuf-nurkic-zapusca-vrste-zlatoroga-kam-odhaja-se-ni-znano/|work=kosarka.si|access-date=25 March 2014|language=sl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207230838/http://old.kosarka.si/jusuf-nurkic-zapusca-vrste-zlatoroga-kam-odhaja-se-ni-znano/|archive-date=7 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Just days after, it was revealed that Nurkić was training with Croatian team [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]].<ref>{{cite web|title=V Laškem suspendirani Jusuf Nurkić se seli v Cedevito|url=http://kosarka.si/v-laskem-suspendirani-jusuf-nurkic-prestopil-v-cedevito/|work=kosarka.si|access-date=25 March 2014|language=sl|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325221008/http://kosarka.si/v-laskem-suspendirani-jusuf-nurkic-prestopil-v-cedevito/|archive-date=25 March 2014}}</ref>
Born in [[Živinice]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], Nurkić began playing basketball when he was 14 years old, after Bosnian sports agent Enes Trnovčević took him to Slovenia and gave him an opportunity to play.<ref name=sbnation>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Seth|title=Nuggets rookie Jusuf Nurkic's dad is a 7', 400-pound cop|url=https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/1/14/7550151/nuggets-rookie-jusuf-nurkics-dad-is-a-7-400-pound-cop|work=SBNation.com|date=14 January 2015|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref> Nurkić played in the youth categories for Slovenian team [[KK Zlatorog Laško|Zlatorog Laško]].<ref name=reviewEB/> In February 2012, he was briefly loaned to [[KK Union Olimpija|Union Olimpija]] in order to play the [[Euroleague Basketball Nike International Junior Tournament|Nike International Junior Tournament]], which was held in [[Belgrade]]. Nurkić attracted attention internationally by averaging 18.8 points and 11.0 rebounds in five games.<ref name=reviewEB>{{cite web|last=Petrinović|first=Igor|title=Jusuf Nurkic, Cedevita Zagreb|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/features/player-spotlight/i/130110/3737/jusuf-nurkic-cedevita-zagreb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122195542/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/features/player-spotlight/i/130110/3737/jusuf-nurkic-cedevita-zagreb|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 January 2014|work=eurocupbasketball.com|access-date=25 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nurkic Jusuf stats NIJT|url=http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=004053&seasoncode=JT11|work=euroleague.net|access-date=25 March 2014}}</ref> Shortly after the tournament, he parted ways with Zlatorog Laško.<ref>{{cite web|last=Perko|first=Darko|title=Nadarjeni Jusuf Nurkić zapušča vrste Zlatoroga; kam odhaja, še ni znano|url=http://old.kosarka.si/jusuf-nurkic-zapusca-vrste-zlatoroga-kam-odhaja-se-ni-znano/|work=kosarka.si|access-date=25 March 2014|language=sl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207230838/http://old.kosarka.si/jusuf-nurkic-zapusca-vrste-zlatoroga-kam-odhaja-se-ni-znano/|archive-date=7 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Just days after, it was revealed that Nurkić was training with Croatian team [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]].<ref>{{cite web|title=V Laškem suspendirani Jusuf Nurkić se seli v Cedevito|url=http://kosarka.si/v-laskem-suspendirani-jusuf-nurkic-prestopil-v-cedevito/|work=kosarka.si|access-date=25 March 2014|language=sl|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325221008/http://kosarka.si/v-laskem-suspendirani-jusuf-nurkic-prestopil-v-cedevito/|archive-date=25 March 2014}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Cedevita Zagreb (2012–2014)===
===Cedevita Zagreb (2012–2014)===
In October 2012, after a few months of training with Croatian team [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]], Nurkić signed a contract with Cedevita Zagreb.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vrbanić|first=Tomislav|title=Jusuf Nurkić i službeno u Cedeviti|url=http://crosarka.com/hrvatska-muska-kosarka/cedevita/jusuf-nurkic-i-sluzbeno-u-cedeviti-2487|work=crosarka.com|access-date=25 March 2014|language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nurkiću se ostvaruju snovi|url=http://balkans.aljazeera.net/vijesti/nurkicu-se-ostvaruju-snovi|work=balkans.aljazeera.net|access-date=25 March 2014|language=hr}}</ref> In his first season with Cedevita, he had a small role in the team under head coach [[Aleksandar Petrović (basketball, born February 1959)|Aleksandar Petrović]], mostly playing in garbage time. In the [[2012–13 Euroleague|Euroleague]], he played only 6 games, averaging 1.8 points per game. In January 2013, Nurkić was loaned to [[KK Zadar|Zadar]] until the end of the season on his initiative, hoping to play more minutes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jurišić|first=Bernard|title=hrsport.net|url=http://www.hrsport.net/vijesti/453466/kosarka-aba-liga/jusuf-nurkic-na-posudbi-u-zadru-trazi-se-travis/|work=Jusuf Nurkić na posudbi u Zadru, traži se Travis|access-date=25 March 2014|language=hr}}</ref> In his second season, under new head coach [[Jasmin Repeša]], he had breakthroughs in the regional [[ABA Liga|Adriatic League]], averaging 11.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, for only 16.3 minutes spent on the court. This was attributed mainly to foul troubles and conditioning issues.<ref>{{cite web|last=Schmitz|first=Mike|title=Nurkic Making Noise in the Adriatic League|url=http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Nurkic-Making-Noise-in-the-Adriatic-League-4373/|work=draftexpress.com|access-date=25 March 2014}}</ref>
In October 2012, after a few months of training with Croatian team [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]], Nurkić signed a contract with Cedevita Zagreb.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vrbanić|first=Tomislav|title=Jusuf Nurkić i službeno u Cedeviti|url=http://crosarka.com/hrvatska-muska-kosarka/cedevita/jusuf-nurkic-i-sluzbeno-u-cedeviti-2487|work=crosarka.com|access-date=25 March 2014|language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nurkiću se ostvaruju snovi|url=http://balkans.aljazeera.net/vijesti/nurkicu-se-ostvaruju-snovi|work=balkans.aljazeera.net|access-date=25 March 2014|language=hr}}</ref> In his first season with Cedevita, Nurkić had a small role in the team under head coach [[Aleksandar Petrović (basketball, born February 1959)|Aleksandar Petrović]], mostly playing in garbage time. In the [[2012–13 Euroleague|Euroleague]], he played in only six games, averaging 1.8 points per game. In January 2013, Nurkić was loaned to [[KK Zadar|Zadar]] until the end of the season on his initiative, hoping to play more minutes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jurišić|first=Bernard|title=hrsport.net|url=http://www.hrsport.net/vijesti/453466/kosarka-aba-liga/jusuf-nurkic-na-posudbi-u-zadru-trazi-se-travis/|work=Jusuf Nurkić na posudbi u Zadru, traži se Travis|access-date=25 March 2014|language=hr}}</ref> In his second season, under new head coach [[Jasmin Repeša]], Nurkić had breakthroughs in the regional [[ABA Liga|Adriatic League]], averaging 11.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, for only 16.3 minutes spent on the court. This was attributed mainly to foul troubles and conditioning issues.<ref>{{cite web|last=Schmitz|first=Mike|title=Nurkic Making Noise in the Adriatic League|url=http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Nurkic-Making-Noise-in-the-Adriatic-League-4373/|work=draftexpress.com|access-date=25 March 2014}}</ref>


In 2014, Nurkić was nominated for the [[FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award|FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Award]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Antetokounmpo, Nurkic, Saric up for FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year|url=https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/659345|access-date=16 December 2014|work=thescore.com|date=16 December 2014}}</ref>
In 2014, Nurkić was nominated for the [[FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award|FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Award]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Antetokounmpo, Nurkic, Saric up for FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year|url=https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/659345|access-date=16 December 2014|work=thescore.com|date=16 December 2014}}</ref>


===Denver Nuggets (2014–2017)===
===Denver Nuggets (2014–2017)===
On 26 June 2014, Nurkić was selected by the [[Chicago Bulls]] with the 16th overall pick in the [[2014 NBA draft]]. He was later traded to the [[Denver Nuggets]] on draft night.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-get-gary-harris-jusuf-nurkic-first-round-2014-nba-draft Nuggets get Gary Harris, Jusuf Nurkic in first round of 2014 NBA Draft]</ref> On 31 July 2014, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/denver-nuggets-sign-first-round-picks-jusuf-nurkic-and-gary-harris | title=Denver Nuggets Sign First-Round Picks Jusuf Nurkic and Gary Harris | work=NBA.com | date=31 July 2014 | access-date=31 July 2014}}</ref> On 29 October 2014, he made his NBA debut, recording 5 points and 7 rebounds in an 89–79 win over the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref name=br>[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nurkiju01/gamelog/2015/ Jusuf Nurkic 2014-15 Game Log]</ref> On 1 January 2015, he recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578774 Derrick Rose's strong finish powers Bulls by Nuggets]</ref> Two days later, he recorded his second career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to go with 5 blocks in a 114–85 win over the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578792 Nuggets rout travel-weary Grizzlies 114-85]</ref> He went on to record two more double-doubles in February.<ref name="br" /> Nurkić was named a participant in the 2015 [[Rising Stars Challenge]] as a replacement for [[Steven Adams]] of the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], but declined to play in the event for personal reasons.<ref>[http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_27516575/nuggets-nurkic-opts-out-rising-stars-challenge Nuggets' Jusuf Nurkic opts out of Rising Stars Challenge]</ref> In the Nuggets' final game of the season on 15 April, he scored a season-high 17 points in a loss to the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref name="br" /> On 20 May, he underwent successful surgery to repair a partially torn left patellar tendon.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jusuf-nurkic-undergoes-successful-surgery | title=Jusuf Nurkic Undergoes Successful Surgery | work=NBA.com | date=20 May 2015 | access-date=30 December 2015}}</ref>
On 26 June 2014, Nurkić was selected by the [[Chicago Bulls]] with the 16th overall pick in the [[2014 NBA draft]]. He was later traded to the [[Denver Nuggets]] on draft night.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-get-gary-harris-jusuf-nurkic-first-round-2014-nba-draft Nuggets get Gary Harris, Jusuf Nurkic in first round of 2014 NBA Draft]</ref> On 31 July 2014, Nurkić signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/denver-nuggets-sign-first-round-picks-jusuf-nurkic-and-gary-harris | title=Denver Nuggets Sign First-Round Picks Jusuf Nurkic and Gary Harris | work=NBA.com | date=31 July 2014 | access-date=31 July 2014}}</ref>
On 29 October 2014, Nurkić made his NBA debut, recording five points and seven rebounds in an 89–79 victory over the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref name="br">[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nurkiju01/gamelog/2015/ Jusuf Nurkic 2014-15 Game Log]</ref> On 1 January 2015, Nurkić had his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 106–101 loss to the Chicago Bulls.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578774 Derrick Rose's strong finish powers Bulls by Nuggets]</ref> Two days later, Nurkić recorded his second career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five blocks in a 114–85 victory over the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578792 Nuggets rout travel-weary Grizzlies 114-85]</ref> Nurkić went on to record two more double-doubles in February.<ref name="br" /> He was named a participant in the 2015 [[Rising Stars Challenge]] as a replacement for [[Steven Adams]] of the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], but declined to play in the event for personal reasons.<ref>[http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_27516575/nuggets-nurkic-opts-out-rising-stars-challenge Nuggets' Jusuf Nurkic opts out of Rising Stars Challenge]</ref> In the regular-season finale against the [[Golden State Warriors]], Nurkić scored a season-high 17 points in a 133–126 loss.<ref name="br" /> On 20 May, he underwent successful surgery to repair a partially torn left patellar tendon.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/jusuf-nurkic-undergoes-successful-surgery | title=Jusuf Nurkic Undergoes Successful Surgery | work=NBA.com | date=20 May 2015 | access-date=30 December 2015}}</ref>


On 11 October 2015, the Nuggets exercised their third-year team option on Nurkić's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-exercise-options-harris-and-nurkic | title=Nuggets Exercise Options on Harris and Nurkić | work=NBA.com | date=11 October 2015 | access-date=11 October 2015}}</ref> He made his 2015–16 season debut on 2 January against the Golden State Warriors, having been inactive for the first two months of the season due to recovering from his torn left patellar tendon.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160102/DENGSW/gameinfo.html | title=Warriors hold off Nuggets; Faried taken off on stretcher | work=NBA.com | date=2 January 2016 | access-date=3 January 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103063450/http://www.nba.com/games/20160102/DENGSW/gameinfo.html | archive-date=3 January 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Four days later, he recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in a 78–74 win over the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160106/DENMIN/gameinfo.html | title=Gallinari, Nuggets snap 6-game skid with win over Wolves | work=NBA.com | date=6 January 2016 | access-date=6 January 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108034835/http://www.nba.com/games/20160106/DENMIN/gameinfo.html | archive-date=8 January 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On 12 March, he scored a season-high 17 points in a 116–100 win over the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160312/WASDEN/gameinfo.html | title=Nurkic's 17 points rally Nuggets over Wizards, 116-100 | work=NBA.com | date=12 March 2016 | access-date=12 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315183028/http://www.nba.com/games/20160312/WASDEN/gameinfo.html | archive-date=15 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> He topped that mark twice in late March, scoring 18 points against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on 25 March,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160325/DENLAL/gameinfo.html | title=Balanced Nuggets overcome Kobe's 28 to beat Lakers, 116-105 | work=NBA.com | date=25 March 2016 | access-date=25 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328175130/http://www.nba.com/games/20160325/DENLAL/gameinfo.html | archive-date=28 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> and 19 points against the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] on 27 March.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160327/DENLAC/gameinfo.html | title=Clippers beat Nuggets 105-90, clinch playoff spot | work=NBA.com | date=27 March 2016 | access-date=27 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328152701/http://www.nba.com/games/20160327/DENLAC/gameinfo.html | archive-date=28 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On 8 April, he scored a career-high 21 points in a 102–98 win over the [[San Antonio Spurs]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/SASDEN/gameinfo.html | title=Tim Duncan, depleted Spurs fall to Nuggets 102-98 | work=NBA.com | date=8 April 2016 | access-date=10 April 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410082510/http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/SASDEN/gameinfo.html | archive-date=10 April 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
On 11 October 2015, the Nuggets exercised their third-year team option on Nurkić's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-exercise-options-harris-and-nurkic | title=Nuggets Exercise Options on Harris and Nurkić | work=NBA.com | date=11 October 2015 | access-date=11 October 2015}}</ref> He made his 2015–16 season debut on 2 January against the Warriors, having been inactive for the first two months of the season due to recovering from his torn left patellar tendon.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160102/DENGSW/gameinfo.html | title=Warriors hold off Nuggets; Faried taken off on stretcher | work=NBA.com | date=2 January 2016 | access-date=3 January 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103063450/http://www.nba.com/games/20160102/DENGSW/gameinfo.html | archive-date=3 January 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Four days later, Nurkić had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks in a 78–74 victory over the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160106/DENMIN/gameinfo.html | title=Gallinari, Nuggets snap 6-game skid with win over Wolves | work=NBA.com | date=6 January 2016 | access-date=6 January 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108034835/http://www.nba.com/games/20160106/DENMIN/gameinfo.html | archive-date=8 January 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On 12 March, he scored a season-high 17 points in a 116–100 victory over the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160312/WASDEN/gameinfo.html | title=Nurkic's 17 points rally Nuggets over Wizards, 116-100 | work=NBA.com | date=12 March 2016 | access-date=12 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315183028/http://www.nba.com/games/20160312/WASDEN/gameinfo.html | archive-date=15 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Nurkić topped that mark twice in late March, scoring 18 points against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on 25 March,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160325/DENLAL/gameinfo.html | title=Balanced Nuggets overcome Kobe's 28 to beat Lakers, 116-105 | work=NBA.com | date=25 March 2016 | access-date=25 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328175130/http://www.nba.com/games/20160325/DENLAL/gameinfo.html | archive-date=28 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> and 19 points against the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] on 27 March.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160327/DENLAC/gameinfo.html | title=Clippers beat Nuggets 105-90, clinch playoff spot | work=NBA.com | date=27 March 2016 | access-date=27 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328152701/http://www.nba.com/games/20160327/DENLAC/gameinfo.html | archive-date=28 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On 8 April, he scored a career-high 21 points in a 102–98 victory over the [[San Antonio Spurs]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/SASDEN/gameinfo.html | title=Tim Duncan, depleted Spurs fall to Nuggets 102-98 | work=NBA.com | date=8 April 2016 | access-date=10 April 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410082510/http://www.nba.com/games/20160408/SASDEN/gameinfo.html | archive-date=10 April 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>


In the Nuggets' 2016–17 season opener on 26 October 2016, Nurkić set a new career high with 23 points in a 107–102 win over the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Ping-Quon Wittmeyer | first=Alicia | url=http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/26/denver-nuggets-new-orleans-pelicans-season-opener/ | title=Denver Nuggets outlast New Orleans Pelicans in season opener | work=DenverPost.com | date=26 October 2016 | access-date=28 February 2017}}</ref> Five days later, he grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds in a 105–102 loss to the [[Toronto Raptors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899492 | title=DeRozan, Lowry propel Raptors over Nuggets 105-102 | work=ESPN.com | date=31 October 2016 | access-date=1 November 2016}}</ref> After [[Nikola Jokić]] emerged as Denver's starting center, Nurkić was demoted to the bench.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/jusuf-nurkic-trade-request-trail-blazers-nuggets-news-contract-nikola-jokic-mike-malone/1owe50dwwlfnm1h8p3b9ga8hvr|title=Jusuf Nurkic on requesting trade from Nuggets: 'It just came to the point where I needed to go'|date=20 November 2017|work=Sporting News|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref> The demotion to the bench didn't sit well with Nurkić, and he wasn't afraid to voice his displeasure with the situation, requesting to be traded twice, first in April 2016 and then again in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/11/20/jusuf-nurkic-portland-trail-blazers-future-damian-lillard-terry-stotts|title=Jusuf Nurkic: The uncompromising Bosnian beast|work=SI.com|access-date=22 August 2018|language=en}}</ref> The Nuggets eventually granted Nurkić his wish ten days before the 2017 trade deadline.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/2017/2/12/14591736/report-denver-nuggets-trade-jusuf-nurkic-to-portland-trail-blazers-for-mason-plumlee-nba-deadline|title=Report: Nuggets trade Nurkic to Blazers for Plumlee|work=Denver Stiffs|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref>
In the Nuggets' 2016–17 season opener on 26 October 2016, Nurkić set a new career high with 23 points in a 107–102 victory over the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Ping-Quon Wittmeyer | first=Alicia | url=http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/26/denver-nuggets-new-orleans-pelicans-season-opener/ | title=Denver Nuggets outlast New Orleans Pelicans in season opener | work=DenverPost.com | date=26 October 2016 | access-date=28 February 2017}}</ref> Five days later, he had 13 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in a 105–102 loss to the [[Toronto Raptors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899492 | title=DeRozan, Lowry propel Raptors over Nuggets 105-102 | work=ESPN.com | date=31 October 2016 | access-date=1 November 2016}}</ref> After [[Nikola Jokić]] emerged as Denver's starting center, Nurkić was demoted to the bench.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/jusuf-nurkic-trade-request-trail-blazers-nuggets-news-contract-nikola-jokic-mike-malone/1owe50dwwlfnm1h8p3b9ga8hvr|title=Jusuf Nurkic on requesting trade from Nuggets: 'It just came to the point where I needed to go'|date=20 November 2017|work=Sporting News|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref> The demotion to the bench did not sit well with Nurkić, and he was not afraid to voice his displeasure with the situation, requesting to be traded twice, first in April 2016 and then again in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2017/11/20/jusuf-nurkic-portland-trail-blazers-future-damian-lillard-terry-stotts|title=Jusuf Nurkic: The uncompromising Bosnian beast|work=SI.com|access-date=22 August 2018|language=en}}</ref> The Nuggets eventually granted Nurkić his wish 10 days before the 2017 trade deadline.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.denverstiffs.com/2017/2/12/14591736/report-denver-nuggets-trade-jusuf-nurkic-to-portland-trail-blazers-for-mason-plumlee-nba-deadline|title=Report: Nuggets trade Nurkic to Blazers for Plumlee|work=Denver Stiffs|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref>


===Portland Trail Blazers (2017–2023)===
===Portland Trail Blazers (2017–2023)===


====First years in Portland (2017–2019)====
====First years in Portland (2017–2019)====
[[File:Jusuf Nurkić1 (cropped) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|175px|Nurkić with the [[Portland Trail Blazers|Trail Blazers]] in February 2018]]
[[File:Jusuf Nurkić1 (cropped) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|175px|Nurkić in February 2018]]


On 13 February 2017, Nurkić was traded, along with the rights to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]]' 2017 first round draft pick, to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in exchange for [[Mason Plumlee]], a 2018 second round pick and cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/nurk | title=TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE JUSUF NURKIĆ, 2017 FIRST ROUND PICK FROM DENVER | work=NBA.com | date=13 February 2017 | access-date=13 February 2017}}</ref>
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On 13 February 2017, Nurkić was traded, along with the rights to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]]' 2017 first round draft pick, to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in exchange for [[Mason Plumlee]], a 2018 second round pick and cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/nurk | title=TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE JUSUF NURKIĆ, 2017 FIRST ROUND PICK FROM DENVER | work=NBA.com | date=13 February 2017 | access-date=13 February 2017}}</ref> He made his debut for the Trail Blazers two days later, recording 13 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench in a 111–88 loss to the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900249 | title=Hayward scores 22 as Jazz beat Trail Blazers 111-88 | work=ESPN.com | date=15 February 2017 | access-date=16 February 2017}}</ref> He made his first start for the Trail Blazers in the following game on 23 February 2017, recording 12 points and 12 rebounds in a 112–103 win over the [[Orlando Magic]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900256 | title=Lillard rallies Trail Blazers to 112-103 win over Orlando | work=ESPN.com | date=23 February 2017 | access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> On 2 March 2017, he had 18 points, 12 rebounds, a career-high six assists and five blocks in a 114–109 win over the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900303 | title=Lillard scores 33 as Trail Blazers beat Thunder 114-109 | work=ESPN.com | date=2 March 2017 | access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref> On 9 March 2017, he had a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds in a 114–108 overtime win over the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. He also had eight assists and six blocks, becoming the first NBA player to post at least 28 points, 20 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 blocks in a game since [[Charles Barkley]] pulled the feat in November 1986.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900358 | title=Josef [sic] Nurkic propels Blazers to win with 28 points, 20 rebounds | work=ESPN.com | date=9 March 2017 | access-date=10 March 2017}}</ref> On 28 March 2017, he set a new career high with 33 points to go with 16 rebounds in a 122–113 win over his former team, the Denver Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900504 | title=Blazers beat Nuggets to take 1-game lead for 8th seed | work=ESPN.com | date=28 March 2017 | access-date=28 March 2017}}</ref> Three days later, he was ruled out for the rest of the regular season with a non-displaced fracture in his right leg.<ref>{{cite web | last=Wojnarowski | first=Adrian | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-jusuf-nurkic-could-return-for-possible-playoff-berth-after-suffering-non-displaced-leg-fracture-022559725.html | title=Sources: Jusuf Nurkic could return for possible playoff berth after suffering non-displaced leg fracture | work=Yahoo.com | date=31 March 2017 | access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref>


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Nurkić made his debut for the Trail Blazers on 15 February 2017, recording 13 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench in a 111–88 loss to the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900249 | title=Hayward scores 22 as Jazz beat Trail Blazers 111-88 | work=ESPN.com | date=15 February 2017 | access-date=16 February 2017}}</ref> Nurkić made his first start for the Trail Blazers in the next game on 23 February 2017 following the [[NBA All-Star weekend|NBA All-Star break]], recording 12 points and 12 rebounds in a 112–103 victory over the [[Orlando Magic]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900256 | title=Lillard rallies Trail Blazers to 112-103 win over Orlando | work=ESPN.com | date=23 February 2017 | access-date=24 February 2017}}</ref> On 2 March 2017, he had 18 points, 12 rebounds, a career-high six assists, and five blocks in a 114–109 victory over the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900303 | title=Lillard scores 33 as Trail Blazers beat Thunder 114-109 | work=ESPN.com | date=2 March 2017 | access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref> On 9 March 2017, Nurkić had a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds in a 114–108 overtime victory over the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. He also had eight assists and six blocks, becoming the first NBA player to post at least 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists, and six blocks in a game since [[Charles Barkley]] pulled the feat in November 1986.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900358 | title=Josef [sic] Nurkic propels Blazers to win with 28 points, 20 rebounds | work=ESPN.com | date=9 March 2017 | access-date=10 March 2017}}</ref> On 28 March 2017, Nurkić set a new career high with 33 points to go along with 15 rebounds in a 122–113 victory over his former team, the Denver Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900504 | title=Blazers beat Nuggets to take 1-game lead for 8th seed | work=ESPN.com | date=28 March 2017 | access-date=28 March 2017}}</ref> Three days later, Nurkić was ruled out for the rest of the regular season with a non-displaced fracture in his right leg.<ref>{{cite web | last=Wojnarowski | first=Adrian | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-jusuf-nurkic-could-return-for-possible-playoff-berth-after-suffering-non-displaced-leg-fracture-022559725.html | title=Sources: Jusuf Nurkic could return for possible playoff berth after suffering non-displaced leg fracture | work=Yahoo.com | date=31 March 2017 | access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref>
On 22 April 2017, Nurkić returned to action in Game 3 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the [[Golden State Warriors]], after having missed the final seven games of the regular season and the first two playoff games at Golden State. He finished with two points and 11 rebounds, as the Trail Blazers went down 3–0 in the series with a 119–113 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400950324|title=Warriors take 3-0 series lead over Blazers with 119-113 win|work=ESPN.com|date=22 April 2017|access-date=23 April 2017}}</ref> He went on to miss Game 4 of the series, as the Trail Blazers bowed out of the playoffs with a 4–0 series loss to the Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400950386|title=Warriors move on with a sweep of the Trail Blazers|work=ESPN.com|date=24 April 2017|access-date=25 April 2017}}</ref>


On 24 November 2017, Nurkić recorded 29 points and 15 rebounds in a 127–125 win over the [[Brooklyn Nets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975018|title=Lillard and Nurkic lift Trail Blazers over Nets 127-125|work=ESPN.com|date=24 November 2017|access-date=25 November 2017}}</ref> On 18 January 2018, he had 19 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in a 100–86 win over the [[Indiana Pacers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975412|title=Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Pacers 100-86|work=ESPN.com|date=18 January 2018|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> On 9 April 2018, he had 20 points and 19 rebounds in an 88–82 loss to the Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975957|title=Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 88-82 for 6th straight win|work=ESPN.com|date=9 April 2018|access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref> In Game 4 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the [[New Orleans Pelicans]], Nurkić recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds in a 131–123 loss. The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, as they lost the series in a four-game sweep.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029462|title=Davis' 47 points leads Pelicans to sweep of Trail Blazers|work=ESPN.com|date=21 April 2018|access-date=21 April 2018}}</ref>
On 22 April 2017, Nurkić returned to action in Game 3 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the [[Golden State Warriors]], after having missed the final seven games of the regular season and the first two playoff games at Golden State. He finished the 119–113 loss with two points and 11 rebounds as the Trail Blazers went down 3–0 in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400950324|title=Warriors take 3-0 series lead over Blazers with 119-113 win|work=ESPN.com|date=22 April 2017|access-date=23 April 2017}}</ref> Nurkić went on to miss Game 4 of the series, as the Trail Blazers bowed out of the playoffs with a 4–0 series loss to the Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400950386|title=Warriors move on with a sweep of the Trail Blazers|work=ESPN.com|date=24 April 2017|access-date=25 April 2017}}</ref>


On 6 July 2018, Nurkić re-signed with the Trail Blazers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-re-sign-jusuf-nurkic|title=TRAIL BLAZERS RE-SIGN JUSUF NURKIĆ|work=NBA.com|date=6 July 2018|access-date=6 July 2018}}</ref> On 22 October 2018, he recorded 22 points and 18 rebounds in a 125–124 overtime loss to the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070727|title=Morris has 28 and Wizards edge Blazers 125-124 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=22 October 2018|access-date=22 October 2018}}</ref> On 18 November 2018, he had 13 points, 14 rebounds and matched his career high with eight assists in a 119–109 win over the Wizards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070918|title=Lillard scores 40, leads Trail Blazers past Wizards 119-109|work=ESPN.com|date=18 November 2018|access-date=18 November 2018}}</ref> Two days later, he had 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 118–114 win over the [[New York Knicks]], thus recording his career-best fifth straight double-double.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070932|title=McCollum, Lillard help Blazers edge Knicks 118-114|work=ESPN.com|date=20 November 2018|access-date=20 November 2018}}</ref> On 27 December, he had 27 points and 12 rebounds in a 110–109 overtime win over the Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071192|title=Lillard's 3-pointer in OT lifts Blazers over Warriors|work=ESPN.com|date=27 December 2018|access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref> On 1 January 2019, he had 24 points and a career-high 23 rebounds to go with seven assists, five blocks and five steals in a 113–108 overtime win over the [[Sacramento Kings]], becoming the only player to post such a stat line in NBA history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071228|title=Lillard rallies Trail Blazers in OT to beat Kings 113-108|work=ESPN.com|date=1 January 2019|access-date=2 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ward|first=Adam|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/nurkic-has-career-game-dramatic-new-years-day-win-sacramento|title=NURKIĆ HAS CAREER GAME IN DRAMATIC NEW YEAR'S DAY WIN IN SACRAMENTO|work=NBA.com|date=1 January 2019|access-date=2 January 2019}}</ref> On 11 January, he had 11 points, 11 rebounds and tied career highs with eight assists and six blocks in a 127–96 win over the [[Charlotte Hornets]], becoming the third player in NBA history to record such a stat line in fewer than 30 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071304|title=McCollum helps Trail Blazers rout Hornets 127-96|work=ESPN.com|date=11 January 2019|access-date=11 January 2019}}</ref> On 16 January, he recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 129–112 win over the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071338|title=Nurkic has triple-double and Blazers beat Cavaliers 129-112|work=ESPN.com|date=16 January 2019|access-date=17 January 2019}}</ref>
On 24 November 2017, Nurkić recorded 29 points and 15 rebounds in a 127–125 victory over the [[Brooklyn Nets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975018|title=Lillard and Nurkic lift Trail Blazers over Nets 127-125|work=ESPN.com|date=24 November 2017|access-date=25 November 2017}}</ref> On 18 January 2018, he had 19 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in a 100–86 victory over the [[Indiana Pacers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975412|title=Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Pacers 100-86|work=ESPN.com|date=18 January 2018|access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> On 9 April 2018, Nurkić recorded 20 points and 19 rebounds in an 88–82 loss to the Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975957|title=Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 88-82 for 6th straight win|work=ESPN.com|date=9 April 2018|access-date=9 April 2018}}</ref> In Game 4 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the [[New Orleans Pelicans]], Nurkić had 18 points and 11 rebounds in a 131–123 loss. The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, as they lost the series in a four-game sweep.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029462|title=Davis' 47 points leads Pelicans to sweep of Trail Blazers|work=ESPN.com|date=21 April 2018|access-date=21 April 2018}}</ref>

On 6 July 2018, Nurkić re-signed with the Trail Blazers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-re-sign-jusuf-nurkic|title=TRAIL BLAZERS RE-SIGN JUSUF NURKIĆ|work=NBA.com|date=6 July 2018|access-date=6 July 2018}}</ref> On 22 October 2018, he recorded 22 points and 18 rebounds in a 125–124 overtime loss to the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070727|title=Morris has 28 and Wizards edge Blazers 125-124 in OT|work=ESPN.com|date=22 October 2018|access-date=22 October 2018}}</ref> On 18 November 2018, Nurkić had 13 points, 14 rebounds, and matched his career high with eight assists in a 119–109 victory over the Wizards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070918|title=Lillard scores 40, leads Trail Blazers past Wizards 119-109|work=ESPN.com|date=18 November 2018|access-date=18 November 2018}}</ref> Two days later, Nurkić had 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 118–114 victory over the [[New York Knicks]], thus recording his career-best fifth straight double-double.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070932|title=McCollum, Lillard help Blazers edge Knicks 118-114|work=ESPN.com|date=20 November 2018|access-date=20 November 2018}}</ref> On 27 December, Nurkić had 27 points and 12 rebounds in a 110–109 overtime victory over the Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071192|title=Lillard's 3-pointer in OT lifts Blazers over Warriors|work=ESPN.com|date=27 December 2018|access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>

On 1 January 2019, Nurkić logged a career-high 23 rebounds in a 113–108 overtime win against the Sacramento Kings, while also putting up an impressive stat line of 24 points, seven assists, five blocks, and five steals in that game.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 January 2019 |title=Lillard rallies Trail Blazers in OT to beat Kings 113-108 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071228 |access-date=2 January 2019 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref> This performance marked a historic milestone, as it was the first ever game since the official recording of steals and blocks in 1973, where a player achieved 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ blocks, and 5+ steals for an official 5x5.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ward |first=Adam |date=1 January 2019 |title=NURKIĆ HAS CAREER GAME IN DRAMATIC NEW YEAR'S DAY WIN IN SACRAMENTO |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/nurkic-has-career-game-dramatic-new-years-day-win-sacramento |access-date=2 January 2019 |work=NBA.com}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|id=8QG_10Zp1Eg|title=Jusuf Nurkic HISTORIC 5x5 GAME {{!}} January 1, 2019}}</ref> On 11 January 2019, Nurkić had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and tied career highs with eight assists and six blocks in a 127–96 victory over the [[Charlotte Hornets]], becoming the third player in NBA history to record such a stat line in fewer than 30 minutes.<ref>{{cite web |date=11 January 2019 |title=McCollum helps Trail Blazers rout Hornets 127-96 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071304 |access-date=11 January 2019 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref> On 16 January 2019, he recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 129–112 victory over the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2019 |title=Nurkic has triple-double and Blazers beat Cavaliers 129-112 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071338 |access-date=17 January 2019 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref>


====Injury-plagued seasons (2019–2023)====
====Injury-plagued seasons (2019–2023)====
On 1 January 2019, Nurkić logged a career-high 23 rebounds in a 113–108 overtime win against the Sacramento Kings, while also putting up an impressive stat line of 24 points, 7 assists, 5 blocks, and 5 steals in that game. This performance marked a historic milestone, as it was the first ever game since the official recording of steals and blocks in 1973, where a player achieved 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ blocks, and 5+ steals for an official 5x5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lillard rallies Trail Blazers in OT to beat Kings 113-108|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071228|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|id=8QG_10Zp1Eg|title=Jusuf Nurkic HISTORIC 5x5 GAME {{!}} January 1, 2019}}</ref> On 25 March 2019, Nurkić suffered a [[compound fracture]] of his left [[tibia]] and [[fibula]] in the second overtime of the Trail Blazers' 148–144 win over the [[Brooklyn Nets]]. Nurkić had a season-high 32 points and 16 rebounds before the injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071779|title=Blazers lose Nurkic to severe leg injury, edge Nets in 2 OTs|work=ESPN.com|date=25 March 2019|access-date=26 March 2019}}</ref> The Trail Blazers confirmed that it was a season-ending injury the same night.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blazers' Nurkic suffers season-ending leg injury|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nurkic-leg-injury-blazers|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref>
On 25 March 2019, Nurkić suffered a [[compound fracture]] of his left [[tibia]] and [[fibula]] in the second overtime of the Trail Blazers' 148–144 victory over the [[Brooklyn Nets]]. Nurkić had a season-high 32 points and 16 rebounds before the injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071779|title=Blazers lose Nurkic to severe leg injury, edge Nets in 2 OTs|work=ESPN.com|date=25 March 2019|access-date=26 March 2019}}</ref> The Trail Blazers confirmed that it was a season-ending injury the same night.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 26, 2019 |title=Blazers' Nurkic suffers season-ending leg injury |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nurkic-leg-injury-blazers |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=NBA.com |language=en}}</ref>


Nurkic was expected to return 15 March 2020 from his injury. However, with the [[suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season]], he did not make his return until 31 July 2020, in a 140–135 overtime win against the [[Memphis Grizzlies]]. He recorded 18 points, nine rebounds and six blocks in the contest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=McCollum, Lillard help Blazers get past Memphis in OT|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021901234|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref>
Nurkic was expected to return from his injury on 15 March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pickman |first=Ben |date=2020-03-06 |title=Report: Blazers' Nurkic Expected to Return March 15 |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2020/03/06/jusuf-nurkic-return-injury-portland-trail-blazers |access-date=March 8, 2020 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> However, with the [[suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Nurkić did not make his return until 31 July 2020, in a 140–135 overtime victory over the [[Memphis Grizzlies]], in which he recorded 18 points, nine rebounds, and six blocks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=McCollum, Lillard help Blazers get past Memphis in OT|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021901234|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref>


On 14 January 2021, Nurkić fractured his right wrist in an 87–111 blowout loss to the [[Indiana Pacers]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Report: Jusuf Nurkic to miss at least eight weeks with fractured right wrist|url=https://www.nba.com/news/trail-blazers-jusuf-nurkic-fractures-right-wrist|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref> He made his return on 26 March 2021, recording eight points and eight rebounds in a 112–105 win over the [[Orlando Magic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Mar 26, 2021 Game Summary|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022000687|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref> On 23 April 2021, Nurkić logged a season-high 26 points in a 130-128 loss to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers Apr 23, 2021 Game Summary|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022000225|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref>
On 14 January 2021, Nurkić fractured his right wrist in an 87–111 blowout loss to the [[Indiana Pacers]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Report: Jusuf Nurkic to miss at least eight weeks with fractured right wrist|url=https://www.nba.com/news/trail-blazers-jusuf-nurkic-fractures-right-wrist|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref> Nurkić made his return on 26 March 2021, recording eight points and eight rebounds in a 112–105 victory over the [[Orlando Magic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic Mar 26, 2021 Game Summary|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022000687|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref> On 23 April 2021, Nurkić logged a season-high 26 points in a 130–128 loss to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers Apr 23, 2021 Game Summary|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022000225|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref>


On 6 January 2022, during the fourth quarter of a 115–109 loss to the [[Miami Heat]], Nurkić was ejected from the game after an altercation with Heat guard [[Tyler Herro]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jusuf Nurkic throws punch at Tyler Herro in wild Blazers-Heat scuffle|url=https://nypost.com/2022/01/06/jusuf-nurkic-and-tyler-herro-fight-video-from-heat-blazers-game/|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=The New York Post|date=6 January 2022}}</ref> The next day, the NBA fined both Nurkić and Herro $25,000 each for the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jusuf Nurkic, Tyler Herro fined $25K each for on-court altercation|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jusuf-nurkic-tyler-herro-fined-25k-each-for-on-court-altercation|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref> On 22 January, Nurkic scored 29 points, including a go-ahead basket with 13 seconds left, and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 109-105 victory against the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/nurkic-dominates-celtics-second-half-secure-500-road-trip|title=Nurkić Dominates Celtics in Second Half to Secure .500 Road Trip|website=[[NBA.com]]}}</ref> On 22 March, he was fined $40,000 by the NBA for a confrontation with a fan two days earlier after a 129-98 blowout loss to the [[Indiana Pacers]], during which Nurkić threw the fan's phone into the stands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Portland Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic fined $40K for throwing Indiana Pacers fan's phone |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33572398/portland-trail-blazers-jusuf-nurkic-fined-40k-throwing-indiana-pacers-fan-phone |access-date=March 22, 2022 |website=ESPN|date=22 March 2022 }}</ref> On 28 March, Nurkić was ruled out for the remainder of the season with [[plantar fasciitis]] in his left foot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TRAIL BLAZERS INJURY UPDATES |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-injury-updates |access-date=March 28, 2022 |website=NBA}}</ref>
On 6 January 2022, during the fourth quarter of a 115–109 loss to the [[Miami Heat]], Nurkić was ejected from the game after an altercation with Heat guard [[Tyler Herro]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jusuf Nurkic throws punch at Tyler Herro in wild Blazers-Heat scuffle|url=https://nypost.com/2022/01/06/jusuf-nurkic-and-tyler-herro-fight-video-from-heat-blazers-game/|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=The New York Post|date=6 January 2022}}</ref> The next day, the NBA fined both Nurkić and Herro $25,000 each for the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jusuf Nurkic, Tyler Herro fined $25K each for on-court altercation|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jusuf-nurkic-tyler-herro-fined-25k-each-for-on-court-altercation|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=NBA}}</ref> On 22 January 2022, Nurkic scored 29 points, including a go-ahead basket with 13 seconds left, and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 109–105 victory over the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/nurkic-dominates-celtics-second-half-secure-500-road-trip|title=Nurkić Dominates Celtics in Second Half to Secure .500 Road Trip|website=[[NBA.com]]}}</ref> On 22 March 2022, he was fined $40,000 by the NBA for a confrontation with a fan two days earlier after a 129–98 blowout loss to the [[Indiana Pacers]], during which Nurkić threw the fan's phone into the stands.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Portland Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic fined $40K for throwing Indiana Pacers fan's phone |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33572398/portland-trail-blazers-jusuf-nurkic-fined-40k-throwing-indiana-pacers-fan-phone |access-date=March 22, 2022 |website=ESPN|date=22 March 2022 }}</ref> On 28 March 2022, Nurkić was ruled out for the remainder of the season with [[plantar fasciitis]] in his left foot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TRAIL BLAZERS INJURY UPDATES |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-injury-updates |access-date=March 28, 2022 |website=NBA}}</ref>


On 6 July 2022, Nurkić re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a four-year, $70 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jusuf Nurkic, Portland Trail Blazers agree to four-year, $70M contract for return, agent says |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34179907/jusuf-nurkic-portland-trail-blazers-agree-four-year-70m-contract-return-agent-says |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=ESPN|date=July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trail Blazers Re-Sign Jusuf Nurkic And Anfernee Simons |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-re-sign-jusuf-nurkic-and-anfernee-simons |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>
On 6 July 2022, Nurkić re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a four-year, $70 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jusuf Nurkic, Portland Trail Blazers agree to four-year, $70M contract for return, agent says |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34179907/jusuf-nurkic-portland-trail-blazers-agree-four-year-70m-contract-return-agent-says |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=ESPN|date=July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trail Blazers Re-Sign Jusuf Nurkic And Anfernee Simons |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-re-sign-jusuf-nurkic-and-anfernee-simons |access-date=July 9, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>


===Phoenix Suns (2023–present)===
===Phoenix Suns (2023–present)===
On 27 September 2023, Nurkić, alongside [[Grayson Allen]], [[Nassir Little]], and [[Keon Johnson (basketball, born 2002)|Keon Johnson]] was traded to the [[Phoenix Suns]] as part of a three-team trade that sent [[Damian Lillard]] to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] and [[Jrue Holiday]], [[Deandre Ayton]], [[Toumani Camara]] and a 2029 first-round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers.<ref>{{cite web|title=SUNS ACQUIRE NURKIĆ, ALLEN, LITTLE, JOHNSON|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-acquire-nurkic-allen-little-johnson|website=NBA.com|date=27 September 2023|access-date=27 September 2023}}</ref> Nurkić made his Suns debut on 24 October, recording a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds, including a game-securing driving lay-up, in a 108–104 win over the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584690 | title=Suns 108-104 Warriors (Oct 24, 2023) Game Recap }}</ref> On 8 November, Nurkić recorded 20 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists alongside a game-winning floater in a 116–115 overtime win over the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-jusuf-nurkic-buries-demar-derozan-bulls-with-dramatic-ot-game-winner|title=Suns' Jusuf Nurkic buries DeMar DeRozan, Bulls with OT game-winner|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=8 November 2023|access-date=8 November 2023}}</ref>
On 27 September 2023, Nurkić, alongside [[Grayson Allen]], [[Nassir Little]], and [[Keon Johnson (basketball, born 2002)|Keon Johnson]] was traded to the [[Phoenix Suns]] as part of a three-team trade that sent [[Damian Lillard]] to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] and [[Jrue Holiday]], [[Deandre Ayton]], [[Toumani Camara]] and a 2029 first-round draft pick to the Trail Blazers.<ref>{{cite web|title=SUNS ACQUIRE NURKIĆ, ALLEN, LITTLE, JOHNSON|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-acquire-nurkic-allen-little-johnson|website=NBA.com|date=27 September 2023|access-date=27 September 2023}}</ref>
Nurkić made his Suns debut on 24 October, recording a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds, including a game-securing driving lay-up, in a 108–104 victory over the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401584690 | title=Suns 108-104 Warriors (Oct 24, 2023) Game Recap }}</ref> On 8 November, Nurkić recorded 20 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists alongside a game-winning floater in a 116–115 overtime victory over the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-jusuf-nurkic-buries-demar-derozan-bulls-with-dramatic-ot-game-winner|title=Suns' Jusuf Nurkic buries DeMar DeRozan, Bulls with OT game-winner|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=8 November 2023|access-date=8 November 2023}}</ref>


On 3 March 2024, Nurkić recorded a career-high 31 rebounds alongside 14 points in a loss against the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], marking the most rebounds in a game by a player since 2010. He also broke the Suns franchise record for most rebounds by a player in a game, which was previously held by [[Tyson Chandler]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nurkic irked by officials after setting Suns' rebound record |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39650708/nurkic-irked-officials-setting-suns-rebound-record |website=ESPN |access-date=March 4, 2024}}</ref>
On 3 March 2024, Nurkić recorded a career-high 31 rebounds alongside 14 points in a 118–110 loss to the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]], marking the most rebounds in a game by a player since 2010. He also broke the Suns franchise record for most rebounds by a player in a game, which was previously held by [[Tyson Chandler]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nurkic irked by officials after setting Suns' rebound record |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39650708/nurkic-irked-officials-setting-suns-rebound-record |website=ESPN |access-date=March 4, 2024}}</ref>


==National team career==
==National team career==
Playing for [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]], Nurkić was named [[Most valuable player|MVP]] of the [[FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship]] Division B held in 2012, where he averaged 19.4 points and 13.3 rebounds per game.<ref>[http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.roundID_8806.compID_8aYeHlfuGF-mF5IqO8aFH1.season_2012.coid_v6JTIrI3HvYj3jw6EbyzC3.articleMode_on.html MVP NURKIC LEADS ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM]</ref> He was also MVP of the [[FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship]] Division B, held in 2014, where he averaged 21.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/jusuf-nurkic-named-mvp-after-leading-bosnia-u20-title Jusuf Nurkic named MVP after leading Bosnia to U20 title]</ref> He played a minor role in the senior team of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the [[FIBA EuroBasket 2013 qualification]],<ref>[http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.teamID_2602.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8721.playerID_101627.html JUSUF NURKIC (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903111128/http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.teamID_2602.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8721.playerID_101627.html |date=3 September 2014 }}</ref> but did not make the squad for the [[FIBA EuroBasket 2013|final tournament]] due to the conflict with the board of Bosnian National Basketball Association.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nurkić: Ja ću igrati za BiH, ali ne želim viđati one koji su lagali|url=http://vijesti.ba/clanak/287377/nurkic-ja-cu-igrati-za-bih-ali-ne-zelim-vidati-one-koji-su-lagali|work=vijesti.ba|date=29 November 2015|access-date=15 January 2016|language=hr}}</ref> Nurkić represented the senior [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team]] during [[Eurobasket 2017 qualification]]. He averaged 19.2 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.
Playing for [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]], Nurkić was named [[Most valuable player|MVP]] of the [[FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship]] Division B held in 2012, where he averaged 19.4 points and 13.3 rebounds per game.<ref>[http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.roundID_8806.compID_8aYeHlfuGF-mF5IqO8aFH1.season_2012.coid_v6JTIrI3HvYj3jw6EbyzC3.articleMode_on.html MVP NURKIC LEADS ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM]</ref> Nurkić was also MVP of the [[FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship]] Division B, held in 2014, where he averaged 21.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/jusuf-nurkic-named-mvp-after-leading-bosnia-u20-title Jusuf Nurkic named MVP after leading Bosnia to U20 title]</ref> Nurkić played a minor role in the senior team of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the [[FIBA EuroBasket 2013 qualification]],<ref>[http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.teamID_2602.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8721.playerID_101627.html JUSUF NURKIC (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903111128/http://www.eurobasket2013.org/en/cid_8Xfg3jZMG1QuJnp6pnUWd3.teamID_2602.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2013.roundID_8721.playerID_101627.html |date=3 September 2014 }}</ref> but did not make the squad for the [[FIBA EuroBasket 2013|final tournament]] due to the conflict with the board of Bosnian National Basketball Association.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nurkić: Ja ću igrati za BiH, ali ne želim viđati one koji su lagali|url=http://vijesti.ba/clanak/287377/nurkic-ja-cu-igrati-za-bih-ali-ne-zelim-vidati-one-koji-su-lagali|work=vijesti.ba|date=29 November 2015|access-date=15 January 2016|language=hr}}</ref> Nurkić represented the senior [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team]] during [[Eurobasket 2017 qualification]]. He averaged 19.2 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.


Nurkić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at [[EuroBasket 2022]], where the team was eliminated in the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeremy_Brener |date=2022-09-07 |title=Jusuf Nurkic, Bosnia and Herzegovina Eliminated From EuroBasket After Loss vs. Lithuania |url=https://www.blazersedge.com/2022/9/7/23340972/portland-trail-blazers-jusuf-nurkic-bosnia-and-herzegovina-eurobasket |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Blazer's Edge |language=en}}</ref> He helped his country get a "shock win", 97–93, against the defending champions [[Slovenia men's national basketball team|Slovenia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bosnia and Herzegovina shock reigning champs Slovenia |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/news/bosnia-and-herzegovina-shock-reigning-champs-slovenia |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref> Nurkić averaged 16.2 points and 7 rebounds over the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jusuf NURKIC at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/player/Jusuf-Nurkic |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref>
Nurkić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at [[EuroBasket 2022]], where the team was eliminated in the group stage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jeremy_Brener |date=2022-09-07 |title=Jusuf Nurkic, Bosnia and Herzegovina Eliminated From EuroBasket After Loss vs. Lithuania |url=https://www.blazersedge.com/2022/9/7/23340972/portland-trail-blazers-jusuf-nurkic-bosnia-and-herzegovina-eurobasket |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Blazer's Edge |language=en}}</ref> He helped his country get a "shock win", 97–93, against the defending champions [[Slovenia men's national basketball team|Slovenia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bosnia and Herzegovina shock reigning champs Slovenia |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/news/bosnia-and-herzegovina-shock-reigning-champs-slovenia |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref> Nurkić averaged 16.2 points and 7.0 rebounds over the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jusuf NURKIC at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/player/Jusuf-Nurkic |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018–19 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018–19 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| 72 || 72 || 27.3 || .508 || .103 || .773 || 10.4 || 3.2 || 1.0 || 1.4 || 15.6
| 72 || 72 || 27.4 || .508 || .103 || .773 || 10.4 || 3.2 || 1.0 || 1.4 || 15.6
|-
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2017 NBA playoffs|2017]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2016–17 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2016–17 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| 1 || 1 || 17.0 || .333 || .000 || .000 || '''11.0''' || '''4.0''' || .0 || 1.0 || 2.0
| 1 || 1 || 16.7 || .333 || .000 || .000 || '''11.0''' || '''4.0''' || .0 || 1.0 || 2.0
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018 NBA playoffs|2018]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018 NBA playoffs|2018]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2017–18 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2017–18 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| 4 || 4 || 23.5 || .487 || .000 || '''.818''' || 8.0 || 1.0 || '''1.5''' || '''1.3''' || 11.8
| 4 || 4 || 23.4 || .487 || {{sort|-|—}} || '''.818''' || 8.0 || 1.0 || '''1.5''' || 1.3 || 11.8
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020 NBA playoffs|2020]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020 NBA playoffs|2020]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2019–20 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2019–20 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| 5 || 5 || '''32.2''' || .439 || '''.273''' || .783 || 10.4 || 3.6 || 1.4 || .2 || '''14.2'''
| 5 || 5 || '''32.3''' || .439 || '''.273''' || .783 || 10.4 || 3.6 || 1.4 || .2 || '''14.2'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021 NBA playoffs|2021]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021 NBA playoffs|2021]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Portland Trail Blazers season|Portland]]
| '''6''' || '''6''' || 28.8 || '''.545''' || .200 || .720 || 10.3 || 2.7 || .5 || 1.2 || 13.2
| '''6''' || '''6''' || 28.9 || '''.545''' || .200 || .720 || 10.3 || 2.7 || .5 || 1.2 || 13.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2024 NBA playoffs|2024]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2023–24 Phoenix Suns season|Phoenix]]
| 4 || 4 || 25.9 || .500 || .000 || .455 || 8.3 || 2.8 || '''1.5''' || '''1.5''' || 7.8
|- class="sortbottom"
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 16 || 16 || 27.8 || .487 || .235 || .763 || 9.8 || 2.6 || 1.0 || .9 || 12.4
| 20 || 20 || 27.4 || .489 || .211 || .714 || 9.5 || 2.7 || 1.1 || 1.0 || 11.5
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| [[A-1 Liga|Croatia A-1 Liga]] || 15 || 16.5 || .551 || .000 || .614 || 5.3 || 1.0 || .7 || 1.2 || 11.5
| [[A-1 Liga|Croatia A-1 Liga]] || 15 || 16.5 || .551 || .000 || .614 || 5.3 || 1.0 || .7 || 1.2 || 11.5
|}
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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[[Category:NBA players from Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
[[Category:People from Živinice]]
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 9 December 2024

Jusuf Nurkić
Nurkić with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2021
No. 20 – Phoenix Suns
PositionCenter
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1994-08-23) 23 August 1994 (age 30)
Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2014: 1st round, 16th overall pick
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2014Cedevita
2013→Zadar
2014–2017Denver Nuggets
2017–2023Portland Trail Blazers
2023–presentPhoenix Suns
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Jusuf Nurkić (/jusuf ˈnʊərkitʃ/ YOO-soof NOOR-kitch; born 23 August 1994) is a Bosnian professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 7-foot (2.1 m) center was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He also internationally represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national basketball team. Nurkić has also played for the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Early career

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Born in Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nurkić began playing basketball when he was 14 years old, after Bosnian sports agent Enes Trnovčević took him to Slovenia and gave him an opportunity to play.[1] Nurkić played in the youth categories for Slovenian team Zlatorog Laško.[2] In February 2012, he was briefly loaned to Union Olimpija in order to play the Nike International Junior Tournament, which was held in Belgrade. Nurkić attracted attention internationally by averaging 18.8 points and 11.0 rebounds in five games.[2][3] Shortly after the tournament, he parted ways with Zlatorog Laško.[4] Just days after, it was revealed that Nurkić was training with Croatian team Cedevita.[5]

Professional career

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Cedevita Zagreb (2012–2014)

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In October 2012, after a few months of training with Croatian team Cedevita, Nurkić signed a contract with Cedevita Zagreb.[6][7] In his first season with Cedevita, Nurkić had a small role in the team under head coach Aleksandar Petrović, mostly playing in garbage time. In the Euroleague, he played in only six games, averaging 1.8 points per game. In January 2013, Nurkić was loaned to Zadar until the end of the season on his initiative, hoping to play more minutes.[8] In his second season, under new head coach Jasmin Repeša, Nurkić had breakthroughs in the regional Adriatic League, averaging 11.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, for only 16.3 minutes spent on the court. This was attributed mainly to foul troubles and conditioning issues.[9]

In 2014, Nurkić was nominated for the FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Award.[10]

Denver Nuggets (2014–2017)

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On 26 June 2014, Nurkić was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He was later traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft night.[11] On 31 July 2014, Nurkić signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets.[12]

On 29 October 2014, Nurkić made his NBA debut, recording five points and seven rebounds in an 89–79 victory over the Detroit Pistons.[13] On 1 January 2015, Nurkić had his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 106–101 loss to the Chicago Bulls.[14] Two days later, Nurkić recorded his second career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five blocks in a 114–85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.[15] Nurkić went on to record two more double-doubles in February.[13] He was named a participant in the 2015 Rising Stars Challenge as a replacement for Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but declined to play in the event for personal reasons.[16] In the regular-season finale against the Golden State Warriors, Nurkić scored a season-high 17 points in a 133–126 loss.[13] On 20 May, he underwent successful surgery to repair a partially torn left patellar tendon.[17]

On 11 October 2015, the Nuggets exercised their third-year team option on Nurkić's rookie scale contract, extending the contract through the 2016–17 season.[18] He made his 2015–16 season debut on 2 January against the Warriors, having been inactive for the first two months of the season due to recovering from his torn left patellar tendon.[19] Four days later, Nurkić had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks in a 78–74 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.[20] On 12 March, he scored a season-high 17 points in a 116–100 victory over the Washington Wizards.[21] Nurkić topped that mark twice in late March, scoring 18 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on 25 March,[22] and 19 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on 27 March.[23] On 8 April, he scored a career-high 21 points in a 102–98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.[24]

In the Nuggets' 2016–17 season opener on 26 October 2016, Nurkić set a new career high with 23 points in a 107–102 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.[25] Five days later, he had 13 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in a 105–102 loss to the Toronto Raptors.[26] After Nikola Jokić emerged as Denver's starting center, Nurkić was demoted to the bench.[27] The demotion to the bench did not sit well with Nurkić, and he was not afraid to voice his displeasure with the situation, requesting to be traded twice, first in April 2016 and then again in December 2016.[28] The Nuggets eventually granted Nurkić his wish 10 days before the 2017 trade deadline.[29]

Portland Trail Blazers (2017–2023)

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First years in Portland (2017–2019)

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Nurkić in February 2018

On 13 February 2017, Nurkić was traded, along with the rights to the Memphis Grizzlies' 2017 first round draft pick, to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Mason Plumlee, a 2018 second round pick and cash considerations.[30]

Nurkić made his debut for the Trail Blazers on 15 February 2017, recording 13 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench in a 111–88 loss to the Utah Jazz.[31] Nurkić made his first start for the Trail Blazers in the next game on 23 February 2017 following the NBA All-Star break, recording 12 points and 12 rebounds in a 112–103 victory over the Orlando Magic.[32] On 2 March 2017, he had 18 points, 12 rebounds, a career-high six assists, and five blocks in a 114–109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.[33] On 9 March 2017, Nurkić had a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds in a 114–108 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also had eight assists and six blocks, becoming the first NBA player to post at least 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists, and six blocks in a game since Charles Barkley pulled the feat in November 1986.[34] On 28 March 2017, Nurkić set a new career high with 33 points to go along with 15 rebounds in a 122–113 victory over his former team, the Denver Nuggets.[35] Three days later, Nurkić was ruled out for the rest of the regular season with a non-displaced fracture in his right leg.[36]

On 22 April 2017, Nurkić returned to action in Game 3 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, after having missed the final seven games of the regular season and the first two playoff games at Golden State. He finished the 119–113 loss with two points and 11 rebounds as the Trail Blazers went down 3–0 in the series.[37] Nurkić went on to miss Game 4 of the series, as the Trail Blazers bowed out of the playoffs with a 4–0 series loss to the Warriors.[38]

On 24 November 2017, Nurkić recorded 29 points and 15 rebounds in a 127–125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.[39] On 18 January 2018, he had 19 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in a 100–86 victory over the Indiana Pacers.[40] On 9 April 2018, Nurkić recorded 20 points and 19 rebounds in an 88–82 loss to the Nuggets.[41] In Game 4 of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Nurkić had 18 points and 11 rebounds in a 131–123 loss. The loss eliminated Portland from the playoffs, as they lost the series in a four-game sweep.[42]

On 6 July 2018, Nurkić re-signed with the Trail Blazers.[43] On 22 October 2018, he recorded 22 points and 18 rebounds in a 125–124 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards.[44] On 18 November 2018, Nurkić had 13 points, 14 rebounds, and matched his career high with eight assists in a 119–109 victory over the Wizards.[45] Two days later, Nurkić had 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 118–114 victory over the New York Knicks, thus recording his career-best fifth straight double-double.[46] On 27 December, Nurkić had 27 points and 12 rebounds in a 110–109 overtime victory over the Warriors.[47]

On 1 January 2019, Nurkić logged a career-high 23 rebounds in a 113–108 overtime win against the Sacramento Kings, while also putting up an impressive stat line of 24 points, seven assists, five blocks, and five steals in that game.[48] This performance marked a historic milestone, as it was the first ever game since the official recording of steals and blocks in 1973, where a player achieved 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ blocks, and 5+ steals for an official 5x5.[49][50] On 11 January 2019, Nurkić had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and tied career highs with eight assists and six blocks in a 127–96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, becoming the third player in NBA history to record such a stat line in fewer than 30 minutes.[51] On 16 January 2019, he recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 129–112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.[52]

Injury-plagued seasons (2019–2023)

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On 25 March 2019, Nurkić suffered a compound fracture of his left tibia and fibula in the second overtime of the Trail Blazers' 148–144 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Nurkić had a season-high 32 points and 16 rebounds before the injury.[53] The Trail Blazers confirmed that it was a season-ending injury the same night.[54]

Nurkic was expected to return from his injury on 15 March 2020.[55] However, with the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nurkić did not make his return until 31 July 2020, in a 140–135 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, in which he recorded 18 points, nine rebounds, and six blocks.[56]

On 14 January 2021, Nurkić fractured his right wrist in an 87–111 blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers.[57] Nurkić made his return on 26 March 2021, recording eight points and eight rebounds in a 112–105 victory over the Orlando Magic.[58] On 23 April 2021, Nurkić logged a season-high 26 points in a 130–128 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.[59]

On 6 January 2022, during the fourth quarter of a 115–109 loss to the Miami Heat, Nurkić was ejected from the game after an altercation with Heat guard Tyler Herro.[60] The next day, the NBA fined both Nurkić and Herro $25,000 each for the incident.[61] On 22 January 2022, Nurkic scored 29 points, including a go-ahead basket with 13 seconds left, and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 109–105 victory over the Boston Celtics.[62] On 22 March 2022, he was fined $40,000 by the NBA for a confrontation with a fan two days earlier after a 129–98 blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers, during which Nurkić threw the fan's phone into the stands.[63] On 28 March 2022, Nurkić was ruled out for the remainder of the season with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.[64]

On 6 July 2022, Nurkić re-signed with the Trail Blazers on a four-year, $70 million contract.[65][66]

Phoenix Suns (2023–present)

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On 27 September 2023, Nurkić, alongside Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara and a 2029 first-round draft pick to the Trail Blazers.[67]

Nurkić made his Suns debut on 24 October, recording a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds, including a game-securing driving lay-up, in a 108–104 victory over the Golden State Warriors.[68] On 8 November, Nurkić recorded 20 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists alongside a game-winning floater in a 116–115 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls.[69]

On 3 March 2024, Nurkić recorded a career-high 31 rebounds alongside 14 points in a 118–110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the most rebounds in a game by a player since 2010. He also broke the Suns franchise record for most rebounds by a player in a game, which was previously held by Tyson Chandler.[70]

National team career

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Playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nurkić was named MVP of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B held in 2012, where he averaged 19.4 points and 13.3 rebounds per game.[71] Nurkić was also MVP of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B, held in 2014, where he averaged 21.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.[72] Nurkić played a minor role in the senior team of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the FIBA EuroBasket 2013 qualification,[73] but did not make the squad for the final tournament due to the conflict with the board of Bosnian National Basketball Association.[74] Nurkić represented the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team during Eurobasket 2017 qualification. He averaged 19.2 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.

Nurkić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at EuroBasket 2022, where the team was eliminated in the group stage.[75] He helped his country get a "shock win", 97–93, against the defending champions Slovenia.[76] Nurkić averaged 16.2 points and 7.0 rebounds over the tournament.[77]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Denver 62 27 17.8 .446 .000 .636 6.2 .8 .8 1.1 6.9
2015–16 Denver 32 3 17.1 .417 .000 .616 5.5 1.3 .8 1.4 8.2
2016–17 Denver 45 29 17.9 .507 .000 .496 5.8 1.3 .6 .8 8.0
2016–17 Portland 20 19 29.2 .508 .000 .660 10.4 3.2 1.3 1.9 15.2
2017–18 Portland 79 79 26.4 .505 .000 .630 9.0 1.8 .8 1.4 14.3
2018–19 Portland 72 72 27.4 .508 .103 .773 10.4 3.2 1.0 1.4 15.6
2019–20 Portland 8 8 31.6 .495 .200 .886 10.3 4.0 1.4 2.0 17.6
2020–21 Portland 37 37 23.8 .514 .400 .619 9.0 3.4 1.0 1.1 11.5
2021–22 Portland 56 56 28.2 .535 .268 .690 11.1 2.8 1.1 .6 15.0
2022–23 Portland 52 52 26.8 .519 .361 .661 9.1 2.9 .8 .8 13.3
2023–24 Phoenix 76 76 27.3 .510 .244 .640 11.0 4.0 1.1 1.1 10.9
Career 539 458 24.6 .503 .280 .667 8.9 2.5 .9 1.1 12.1

Play-in

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020 Portland 1 1 40.7 .571 .667 .444 21.0 6.0 2.0 2.0 22.0
Career 1 1 40.7 .571 .667 .444 21.0 6.0 2.0 2.0 22.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017 Portland 1 1 16.7 .333 .000 .000 11.0 4.0 .0 1.0 2.0
2018 Portland 4 4 23.4 .487 — .818 8.0 1.0 1.5 1.3 11.8
2020 Portland 5 5 32.3 .439 .273 .783 10.4 3.6 1.4 .2 14.2
2021 Portland 6 6 28.9 .545 .200 .720 10.3 2.7 .5 1.2 13.2
2024 Phoenix 4 4 25.9 .500 .000 .455 8.3 2.8 1.5 1.5 7.8
Career 20 20 27.4 .489 .211 .714 9.5 2.7 1.1 1.0 11.5

EuroLeague

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2012–13 Cedevita 6 0 3.7 .625 1.000 .000 .7 .0 .2 .5 1.8 2.0
Career 6 0 3.7 .625 1.000 .000 .7 .0 .2 .5 1.8 2.0

Domestic leagues

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Season Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 Cedevita Zagreb Adriatic League 5 6.8 .750 .000 .500 1.0 .2 .0 .0 2.6
KK Zadar 9 6.6 .579 .000 .600 2.0 .6 .3 .4 4.1
Croatia A-1 Liga 19 13.3 .495 .000 .691 4.4 .5 .8 .9 8.1
2013–14 Cedevita Zagreb Adriatic League 28 16.6 .560 .143 .701 5.7 .7 1.1 .8 11.7
Croatia A-1 Liga 15 16.5 .551 .000 .614 5.3 1.0 .7 1.2 11.5

Personal life

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Nurkić's father, Hariz, is a police officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina and as first noted by some of the Denver Nuggets' broadcasters, he stands at a similar height to Jusuf at 7 feet (2.13 m) tall, but weighs over 400 pounds (181 kg).[1] In an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, Nurkić confirmed his father's enormous physical stature and noted that his younger brother, at the age of 13, is already engaged in basketball, donning size 16 shoes, and is looking to play collegiately in the United States once he reaches that education level.[78]

Nurkić is a practicing Muslim.[79][80] On 12 April 2021, he sparked controversy in former Yugoslavia after marking the beginning of Ramadan by tweeting an image of the Meštrović Pavilion in 1944, when it was converted into a mosque by the Ustaše regime in the Independent State of Croatia, a Nazi puppet state established in the occupied Yugoslavia. During that time, the Pavilion bore the name of Croatian fascist dictator and genocide perpetrator, Poglavnik Ante Pavelić (Džamija poglavnika Ante Pavelića, transl. the Poglavnik Ante Pavelić Mosque).[81][82][83][84][85][86]

See also

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