Jusuf Nurkić
Bosnian basketball player, NBA center
Born
August 23rd, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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A professional basketball player who played center for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. Developed talent in basketball early in life and joined the Cedevita Zagreb youth team. Made a notable impact in international competitions. Contributed to the Bosnian national team at the FIBA EuroBasket tournaments. Played college basketball in the United States and was selected in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls before being traded to the Denver Nuggets, where early career performances showcased potential.
Played for the Portland Trail Blazers
Competed in the FIBA EuroBasket tournaments
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