Jusuf Nurkić's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jusuf Nurkić.

Jusuf Nurkić is a Bosnian professional basketball player currently playing for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. Drafted 16th overall in 2014 by the Chicago Bulls and immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets, he has also played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets. Additionally, he represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: Start of Steals and Blocks Recording

On January 1, 2019, Jusuf Nurkić logged a career-high 23 rebounds and became the first player since the official recording of steals and blocks began in 1973 to achieve 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ blocks, and 5+ steals in a game.

November 1986: Comparison to Charles Barkley

On March 9, 2017, Nurkic had a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds, becoming the first NBA player to post at least 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists, and six blocks in a game since Charles Barkley achieved the feat in November 1986.

2010: Most Rebounds in a Game Since 2010

On March 3, 2024, Nurkić recorded a career-high 31 rebounds, marking the most rebounds in a game by a player since 2010.

2012: MVP of FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B

In 2012, Jusuf Nurkić was named MVP of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B, where he averaged 19.4 points and 13.3 rebounds per game.

2014: MVP of FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B

In 2014, Jusuf Nurkić was named MVP of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B, where he averaged 21.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.

2014: FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Nomination

In 2014, Jusuf Nurkić was nominated for the FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Award, recognizing his talent and potential in European basketball.

January 2015: First Career Double-Double

In January 2015, Jusuf Nurkić achieved his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a game against the Chicago Bulls. Two days later, he recorded his second career double-double.

October 2016: Career-High in Season Opener

In October 2016, during the Nuggets' 2016–17 season opener, Jusuf Nurkić set a new career high with 23 points in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

March 2017: Career-High Performance

In March 2017, Jusuf Nurkić achieved a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Later in the month, on March 28, 2017, he set a new career high with 33 points against his former team, the Denver Nuggets, and then was ruled out for the rest of the regular season due to a leg fracture.

November 2018: Career-Best Double-Double Streak

In November 2018, Jusuf Nurkić matched his career high with eight assists in a win against the Wizards. He recorded his career-best fifth straight double-double two days later in a victory over the New York Knicks.

January 2019: Historic 5x5 Performance and First Career Triple-Double

In January 2019, Jusuf Nurkić achieved a historic milestone with a 20+/20+/5+/5+/5+ performance against the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first player since 1973 to reach those numbers. Later that month, on January 16, 2019, he recorded his first career triple-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 2024: Career-High Rebounds and Franchise Record

On March 3, 2024, Jusuf Nurkić recorded a career-high 31 rebounds alongside 14 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, breaking the Suns franchise record for most rebounds in a game.