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 Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. Drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2014, he was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. He has since played for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns. Nurkić also represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team in international competitions. His NBA career has spanned several teams, establishing him as a notable player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: Steals and Blocks Official Recording

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. 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.

November 1986: Charles Barkley Feat

On 9 March 2017, Nurkić matched a feat last achieved by Charles Barkley in November 1986, recording at least 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists, and six blocks in a single game.

2010: Career-High Rebounds

On 3 March 2024, Jusuf Nurkić recorded a career-high 31 rebounds alongside 14 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the most rebounds in a game by a player since 2010 and breaking the Suns franchise record.

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, averaging 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.

January 2015: First Career Double-Double

In January 2015, Jusuf Nurkić recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a game against the Chicago Bulls. He then recorded his second double-double shortly after, with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks against the Memphis Grizzlies.

October 2016: Career High Points

In October 2016, Nurkić set a new career high with 23 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

March 2017: Career Highs and Injury

In March 2017, Jusuf Nurkić achieved a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, along with eight assists and six blocks. Later in March, he set a new career high with 33 points against his former team, the Denver Nuggets. However, he was then ruled out for the rest of the regular season due to a fracture in his right leg.

January 2019: Career-High Rebounds and Near 5x5 Game

In January 2019, Jusuf Nurkić logged a career-high 23 rebounds and came close to an official 5x5 game with 24 points, seven assists, five blocks, and five steals against the Sacramento Kings. He recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers later in January.