The Nurk Hate to me is weird and baffling. He seems to be a punching bag, or a whipping boy for many Blazer fans. If there's one player that deserves a chance to play with the young guys, whose size and skills would be difficult to replace, it's Jusuf Nurkic. If you want Nurk gone, just fucking watch this. He Is Not the same player when Dame Is Gone. And now Dame Is Gone Permanently.
No Dame, No Problem for Nurkic. 32 points, 8 rebound, 4 assists vs Memphis. Nurkic started this 2021-22 season playing poorly. When Dame decided to call it quits, and the Blazers were infused with new energy after the CJ trade, Nurk played so well that the team went on a 4-game win streak with CJ Elleby in the starting lineup. What can Scoot and Nurk do together?
@blazerfan11 the question remains if nurk would be happy to play on a team without lillard (thats not the same as when lillard is part of the team, but is not available to play), but you definitely have a point, nurk hates iso ball and he clearly stated it multiple times, he loves ball/player movement and that fits his game on offense perfectly and i remember period when the team played w/o lillard, cj mccollum & powell, there obviously wasnt enough talent, but they played bball the right way (according to me) on both ends of the floor (everyone got touches on offense and in return, everyone gave effort on defense and it was exactly back then when billups was at his best, he was able to implement his ideas w/o lillard, cj mccollum & powell) obviously, it much easier to coach scoot & sharpe who are young bucks, than lillard, cj mccollum & powell, who are well established nba players and nurk comes from europe, thats different mentality, different style of bball, where its all about the team, not the individuals and their numbers and trust me guys when i say, billups is the right guy for this team going forward and yes, if nurk would be happy to play w/o lillard on the team, hed enjoy play bball on this team also, if anyone is following (which i doubt with all the hate he gets), nurk has slimmed down considerably, hell possibly be in the best physical shape of his life and thats ecaxtly what i wanted to see, this will tell us if him losing a step was cause of the leg break or his weight was the reason for it and if nurk gets that step back (hopefully), we could be watching prime nurk next season, on our or some other team Spoiler: exhibit 1 Spoiler: exhibit 2
Nurk has good qualities. I worry about his mental toughness especially now that his mentor is gone. Can he be ok with a team pushing the ball constantly like scoot is capable of? I don’t know. If he could bring back value then I would try to include him. He would be a great backup center on a playoff bound team but maybe not ideal for a group of fast extremely athletic guys that didn’t vote in the last election. Nothing would please Nurk more than to move with Dame.
Having Jusuf Nurkic without Damian Lillard to keep him in check could be a risky proposition. One potential concern is his diet spiraling out of control due to excessive consumption of fermented prune liquor from Eastern Europe and an obsession with stone fruits. Imagine a scenario where Nurkic's love for fermented prune liquor becomes unbridled. He starts consuming copious amounts of the potent beverage, unaware of its impact on his performance. The consequences on the court could be disastrous. As the game progresses, he might suddenly find himself sprinting down the court, only to be struck with a sudden bout of diarrhea due to the fermented goodness wreaking havoc on his digestive system. Such an unexpected turn of events would surely compromise his ability to perform at an optimal level, leaving the team in a perplexing and unpleasant situation. It also could wreak havoc on the plumbing at the team's practice facility. The combination of the potent liquor and the fibrous nature of stone fruits could lead to unexpected plumbing issues. Clogged pipes and backed-up toilets may become a frequent occurrence, causing inconvenience for the entire team and putting additional strain on the janitorial staff. Secondly, Nurkic's lack of hygiene could become a major concern. His disregard for personal cleanliness and care could lead to the spread of unpleasant conditions like athlete's foot and pink eye among his teammates and staff. Imagine a scenario where the locker room becomes a breeding ground for fungal infections due to Nurkic's neglect of proper foot hygiene. Furthermore, his unclean habits and lack of attention to basic sanitation could result in the rapid transmission of pink eye, causing discomfort and distraction throughout the team. Lastly, Nurkic's playful yet potentially harmful wrestling matches could become a source of injury for his fellow players. His inclination to engage in unconventional wrestling techniques like "fish hooks" could not only be embarrassing but also dangerous. Players might find themselves unexpectedly entangled in Nurkic's wrestling escapades, leading to strains, sprains, or even more severe injuries. Such antics, while amusing in a lighthearted context, pose a genuine risk to the team's physical well-being.
If Nurk were some rookie we just drafted, and he'd be destroying opposing big men in summer league and everyone would be all excited about him being part of our core. He's the only big man we have right now, and he's a really decent starting center and his contract is not bad.
i didn’t think about that but it’s entirely plausible—Goodwin is trying to imitate klutch and make a name for himself so he can get new clients.
I kind of agree. I think Nurk playing with Scoot will be unleashed a lot more than Nurk with Dame. I'm much more concerned to ship out Jerami than Nurk. (Nurk's younger, too, right?)
Will his rebounding, interior defense, and scoring be toxic? Scoot showed a good ability to hit guys inside. Would be great if he had someone who could finish. I know Nurk is frustrating but look at his numbers, and what he did when Dame was out.
Do some of you not understand the concept of team chemistry? If Nurk is a pouty malcontent, that’s not great for all our young guys to be around.
Nurk is going to completely forget about Dame when he gets his first perfectly-placed post-entry pass from Scoot. He's going to think, where the hell has this kind of basketball been all my career.
Nurkic finished the 2021-2022 season with a field goal percentage of 53.1% inside the restricted area, which ranked 66th out of 72 starting centers. Nurkic's field goal percentage was even worse when Damian Lillard was not playing, as he shot just 49.4% inside the restricted area. For comparison, the best finishing center in the NBA last season was Nikola Jokic, who shot 70.3% inside the restricted area. In conclusion, the statistics show that Jusuf Nurkic is a below-average finisher around the rim, even when Damian Lillard is not playing. To claim that he is a good finisher is simply turd. Here are some additional statistics to support my argument: Nurkic's 53.1% field goal percentage inside the restricted area was the worst among all starting centers who played at least 50 games last season. Nurkic's field goal percentage was even worse when he was guarded by a player 6'10" or taller, as he shot just 48.8%. Nurkic's 0.78 points per possession on paint shots ranked 62nd out of 72 starting centers last season. So there you have it. The statistics clearly show that Jusuf Nurkic is not a good finisher around the rim. If you disagree, then you are simply a turd.
Would you rather Nurk take those pathetic short-range shots that Bam takes because Bam is too small to bully his way to the hoop? I never watched Bam much, but his individual one-on-one offense is very inconsistent and not all that great a lot of the time.
This is a completely stupid hypothetical. We aren't getting Bam. It's totally irrelevant. Also, Bam is very disrespectful of the Heat janitorial staff. I don't want him here. Would you rather lick a battery or a piece of dogpoop? That is a more valuable contribution than your question.
