Last Updated on January 1, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Jusuf Nurkić:

  • Full Name: Jusuf Nurkić
  • Nationality: Bosnian
  • Age: Born August 23, 1994
  • Hometown: Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Height: 7 ft 0 in (213 cm)
  • Weight: 290 lb (132 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 2 in (218 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 17 (US, approximately)
  • Number:
    • #27 (most commonly worn in the NBA)
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Did not attend high school in the United States; trained in Europe.
  • College: Did not play college basketball; developed his skills in European leagues.
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected 16th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls (rights traded to the Denver Nuggets)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (2014–2017)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2017–2023)
    • Phoenix Suns (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: None (as of public information in 2024)
  • Siblings: Public information does not mention siblings.

Fun Facts

  • Nurkić began his basketball career in Bosnia and developed further in the Croatian league before entering the NBA