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Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:12 pm
by stormec
What are the chances he will make it to NBA All Star - Rising Stars Challenge?

Here is something interesting from his official fan base - http://nurkic.com

A Little-Known Story About Jusuf Nurkic - http://goo.gl/OFQ3Cm

He knew what to do instantly! Next day he went to Tuzla and met with Nurkic’s father. The only thing he asked him was: “Do you have a son?” Jusuf Nurkic was at that time a 14 years old boy and never trained basketball. Enes Trnovcevic took him to Slovenia and gave him an opportunity he accepted and used.


Just wow! This kid is something special and I personally can't believe how much progress he has made only in those few months in the NBA.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:22 am
by stormec
http://goo.gl/FTdnMr - Jusuf Nurkic scored 7 points, grabbed 9 rebounds in a @denvernuggets home vicroty against @dallasmavs #nurkic #NBA
10 replies 6 retweets 16 favorite

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/1/1 ... -pound-cop

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:28 pm
by stormec

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:27 am
by DaFan334

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:58 pm
by Powder Blue
Several national NBA press guys have taken notice to Nurkic, he should make the rookie team.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:20 am
by skywalker33
It'll be interesting to see him go up against Len in that game

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:04 am
by pickaxe
Love Nurk. Moving Mozzy was a big vote of confidence for him. I'm with them.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:34 am
by skywalker33
pickaxe wrote:Love Nurk. Moving Mozzy was a big vote of confidence for him. I'm with them.


And starts our rebuild project. Heard that Faried and Nurkic are playing well together, haven't got to see a lot of that myself, can anyone verify and let me know what if it's true ??

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:51 am
by stormec
In a defeat against NBA champions, San Antonio Spurs, Jusuf Nurkic scored 10 points, grabbed 9 boards and had 2 assists. One more good performance, this time versus NBA champions!


http://nurkic.com/01-20-2015-jusuf-nurk ... nio-spurs/

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:42 am
by stormec
Here is amazing block on Blake Griffin. #RisingStars


http://nurkic.com/jusuf-nurkic-amazing- ... e-griffin/

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:10 pm
by skywalker33
One thing he said is true, rookies don't get respect by their play from the refs, they continue to get ticky-tac fouls....seems the more playing time he gets, the more respect (and calls) will go his way from said refs.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:38 am
by The Rebel

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:55 am
by skywalker33
Interesting ...The Nuggets go from being one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA when he's off the floor -- with a defensive rating of 110.5 that would be 30th among all NBA teams -- to one of the best when he's on it. Denver's 99.9 defensive rating with Nurkic on the floor would be good for sixth in the league.

Not surprised, what does surprise me is that Shaw doesn't seem to know this...isn't he the one who preaches DEFENSE ??

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:17 am
by The Rebel
skywalker33 wrote:Interesting ...The Nuggets go from being one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA when he's off the floor -- with a defensive rating of 110.5 that would be 30th among all NBA teams -- to one of the best when he's on it. Denver's 99.9 defensive rating with Nurkic on the floor would be good for sixth in the league.

Not surprised, what does surprise me is that Shaw doesn't seem to know this...isn't he the one who preaches DEFENSE ??


Shaw has preached defense since he has been here, but continued to overplay guys like Hickson who are terrible defenders and have less of an effect on the game then their numbers indicate.

I heard a rumor that the Nuggets brought in Dave berri (inventor of win shares) to consult a few weeks ago, if you look at win scores it is a stat based on stats and is imperfect especially when measuring defense. Hickson actually grades out better than Nurkic when looking at win shares, in fact the 5 that Shaw likes to finish the game with are the top 5 on the team, to bad the stat is flawed enough that it seems like the closing lineup is responsible for about half of the losses on the team.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:31 pm
by Maf
skywalker33 wrote:Interesting ...The Nuggets go from being one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA when he's off the floor -- with a defensive rating of 110.5 that would be 30th among all NBA teams -- to one of the best when he's on it. Denver's 99.9 defensive rating with Nurkic on the floor would be good for sixth in the league.

Not surprised, what does surprise me is that Shaw doesn't seem to know this...isn't he the one who preaches DEFENSE ??



I don't enjoy defending Shaw but have you ever thought Nurkic averaging 7.2 fauls per 36 might to do something with his playing time?

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:39 am
by The Rebel
shaw finally allowed Nurkic to finish a game and the Nuggets break their 7 game winning streak, prior to that Hickson was being torn up in the middle with the lead down to 1.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:46 pm
by Mac1958
Unless McGee has grown a brain while in rehab, I suggest we keep Nurkic in there every game until he fouls out.

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:52 am
by stormec
http://goo.gl/MtAyti - Jusuf Nurkic vs. Oklahoma – New Personal Best! #RisingStar #Risingstars #NBAAllStarNYC @denvernuggets #Nurkic

In a home defeat versus Oklahoma Thunders on Monday night, Jusuf Nurkic had his new personal best record. In 33 minutes he scored 16 points and grabbed 14 boards. #RisingStars Way to go Juka!


Very nice!

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:40 am
by stormec
http://nurkic.com/jusuf-nurkic-heads-to-risingstar/

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Note: Jusuf Nurkic will be the first Bosnian in history to participate in All-Star Weekend which will be held in New York. Good luck Juka! #RisingStar

Re: Jusuf Nurkic thread

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:09 pm
by Powder Blue
Faried participated in these also, never made it to the next level...Hopefully Jusuf does