Jusuf Nurkic is a Bosnian center for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Hailing from Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nurkic is a 7-foot-tall center who was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft but was soon traded to the Denver Nuggets. At Nuggets, Nurkic emerged as a solid center who has great footwork and can score with finesse inside the paint. Nurkic was eventually traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2017 where he had the best time of his career. During his 7 years with the Portland Trail Blazers, Nurkic played 324 games for them and averaged 14.4 points, and 9.8 rebounds, while shooting 51.3% from the field.
On January 1, 2019, Nurkic scored 24 points, grabbed 23 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists, along with five blocks and steals each. It was the first time in NBA history for a player to achieve such stats. In the 2023 off-season, Jusuf Nurkic was traded to the Phoenix Suns where he recorded a career-high 31 rebounds in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the 2024/25 NBA season Nurkic continues to be a solid center for the Phoenix Suns as he earns $18,125,000.
Who is Jusuf Nurkic’s Sibling?
Jusuf Nurkic has one sibling, his younger brother, Kenan Nurkić.
Kenan Nurkic
As of October 2024, Kenan is 17 years old and stands 6 feet 8 inches tall (2.03 m). Born on August 8, 2007, Kenan is already on the basketball path, with ambitions to play Div-I college basketball in the United States in the future. Kenan is known for his impressive stature, as he wears size 16 shoes. This detail about Kenan was highlighted by Jusuf Nurkic in an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, where he also shared that Kenan has been playing basketball since he was 13.
Kenan Nurkic has already represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in the U16 FIBA Championship Division B, where he played four games and averaged 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in just over six minutes per game. As he continues to develop, Kenan is set to be eligible for the 2029 NBA Draft.
Who is older, Jusuf Nurkic or his brother?
Jusuf Nurkic is the older sibling of the Nurkic brothers. Jusuf Nurkic is 13 years older than Kenan. Kenan was born on August 8, 2007, while Nurkic's birthdate is August 23, 1994.
Who are Jusuf Nurkić’ parents?
Jusuf Nurkić’s father is Hariz Nurkić, but his mother’s name is not known publicly.
Who is Jusuf Nurkić's father?
Jusuf and Kenan’s father, Hariz Nurkić, played an important role in his son's basketball stardom. Standing at 2.13 centimeters (nearly 7 feet tall) and weighing almost 200 kg, Hariz Nurkic was a police officer in the town of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FAQs on Jusuf Nurkic's Siblings
A. Jusuf Nurkic is on a four-year $70,000,000 contract with the Phoenix Suns. Nurkic will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 NBA offseason.
A. Jusuf Nurkic is 30 years old as of November 2024. He was born on August 23, 1994.
A. Hariz Nurkić is the father of Jusuf Nurkić, the name of his mother is not known.
A. Jusuf Nurkić has one sibling, his brother Kenan Nurkci who is 17 years old, as of November 2024.
A. Jusuf Nurkić is 7 feet tall.
A. Jusuf Nurkic has Bosnian nationality. He hails from country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
