Jusuf Nurkić's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Jusuf Nurkić

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

Jusuf Nurkić, the "Bosnian Beast", is a Bosnian professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2014 (traded to Denver Nuggets on draft night), he has also played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets. He is also a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

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 while playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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. He averaged 21.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.

March 2024: Career-High 31 Rebounds

On March 3, 2024, Jusuf Nurkić achieved a career-high of 31 rebounds in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, also scoring 14 points. This was the most rebounds recorded by a player in a game since 2010 and broke the Suns franchise record.