Nurk is playing in Eurobasket this year

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by illmatic99, Jul 18, 2022.

?

Are you OK with Nurk playing international ball?

  1. Yes

    31 vote(s)
    52.5%

  2. No

    24 vote(s)
    40.7%

  3. Don't care, I'm not watching

    4 vote(s)
    6.8%
Moderators: 7

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
  7. Strenuus
Page 2 of 11
  1. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    44,415
    Likes Received:
    32,720
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Vagabond
    Location:
    Water Valley, Alberta Ca
    I'm concerned about injury possibilities, but hope it helps him be in shape to start off the season.

    He definitely does look a little less defined in that picture that was posted.
     
    julius, Jul 18, 2022
    #21
  2. SIeepwalker

    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2015
    Messages:
    6,453
    Likes Received:
    9,551
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Strasbourg, France
    I'm annoyed when french players chose to not participate in the world cup / eurobasket, so it really would not be fair of me to blame him
     
    SIeepwalker, Jul 18, 2022
    #22
    Wizard Mentor and BBert like this.
  3. Labinot41

    Labinot41 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2017
    Messages:
    9,320
    Likes Received:
    8,944
    Trophy Points:
    113
    For us Euros it's always great to watch the NBA dudes playing at the European Championship or Worldcup. I remember Dirk vs Pau Gasol in the past or against France vs Tony Parker. Those were great games
     
    Labinot41, Jul 18, 2022
    #23
    BBert likes this.
  4. blazerkor

    blazerkor Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2014
    Messages:
    15,645
    Likes Received:
    16,781
    Trophy Points:
    113
    At first I was thinking that it would increase his chances for injury next season but then after thinking about it I think him staying in game shape through the Summer is going to be great for him. At the same time, it doesn't excite me one way or the other so I don't really care.
     
    blazerkor, Jul 18, 2022
    #24
  5. calvin natt

    calvin natt Confeve

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2017
    Messages:
    7,520
    Likes Received:
    10,458
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland Suburb
    It’ll get his injury out of the way and rehab can start earlier
     
    calvin natt, Jul 18, 2022
    #25
    Wizard Mentor, Fairly-Hard and BBert like this.
  6. Hoopguru

    Hoopguru Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2014
    Messages:
    21,682
    Likes Received:
    17,911
    Trophy Points:
    113
    His contract prob has provisions around games played?
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 18, 2022
    #26
    blazerkor likes this.
  7. tykendo

    tykendo Don't Tread On PDX

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    6,346
    Likes Received:
    7,216
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I agree. He looks a little too big, but it might just be the maturity of his body. His dad is a very large human being. I think playing will be advantageous for his skillset. We can't bubblewrap him forever. Get'er done Beast.
     
    tykendo, Jul 18, 2022
    #27
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  8. Hoopguru

    Hoopguru Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2014
    Messages:
    21,682
    Likes Received:
    17,911
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Looks like he put on 10 since he signed that new contract.
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 18, 2022
    #28
    SlyPokerDog likes this.
  9. DDolla

    DDolla Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Messages:
    8,478
    Likes Received:
    7,813
    Trophy Points:
    113
    wow an injury prone big man will play for the Euro league.
     
    DDolla, Jul 18, 2022
    #29
  10. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    19,492
    Likes Received:
    16,091
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I don’t feel like I can sit and worry about injuries like that. I hope he’s healthy, I hope he stays healthy.

    I hope it is great experience for him and he comes into the season and wins most improved player.
     
    PDXFonz, Jul 18, 2022
    #30
    theprunetang likes this.
  11. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    19,492
    Likes Received:
    16,091
    Trophy Points:
    113
    It would mean a lot to Nurk to help win for his country.

    Nurk is the star for Bosnia and Herzegovina; it’s like KD playing for USA.

    I’d love to see him go beast mode and have opponents worried about guarding him next season.
     
    PDXFonz, Jul 18, 2022
    #31
    Wizard Mentor likes this.
  12. riverman

    riverman Writing Team

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2013
    Messages:
    67,845
    Likes Received:
    66,602
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Rather Nurk played for his country than get hurt in some random pickup game in LA which these guys all play in to get in game shape anyway. I respect players for representing their countries in basketball
     
    riverman, Jul 18, 2022
    #32
    DUB, SIeepwalker and PtldPlatypus like this.
  13. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    70,011
    Likes Received:
    57,996
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    N.E.P.
    THE HCP, Jul 18, 2022
    #33
  14. Rastapopoulos

    Rastapopoulos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    40,835
    Likes Received:
    25,054
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Ballin'
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jul 18, 2022
    #34
    BigGameDamian, wizenheimer and theprunetang like this.
  15. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    26,461
    Likes Received:
    20,058
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Poster Boy
    Location:
    Blazerlandia
    The last goat? Nurk is the ONLY GOAT over there.
     
    BBert, Jul 18, 2022
    #35
    Eastoff, THE HCP and SlyPokerDog like this.
  16. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    26,461
    Likes Received:
    20,058
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Poster Boy
    Location:
    Blazerlandia
    Well, son, after a certain age....
     
    BBert, Jul 18, 2022
    #36
    theprunetang likes this.
  17. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2008
    Messages:
    26,461
    Likes Received:
    20,058
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Poster Boy
    Location:
    Blazerlandia
    All muscle.

    - Mike Barrett
     
    BBert, Jul 18, 2022
    #37
    Wizard Mentor, riverman, theprunetang and 1 other person like this.
  18. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    Messages:
    58,596
    Likes Received:
    58,903
    Trophy Points:
    113
    There is always Eubanks.
     
    Chris Craig, Jul 18, 2022
    #38
  19. Fairly-Hard

    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

    Joined:
    May 2, 2021
    Messages:
    9,062
    Likes Received:
    7,411
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Currently the apartment in the Moda
    This is during training camp. I don't care if he plays just wish he was here working with this team.
     
    Fairly-Hard, Jul 18, 2022
    #39
  20. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    92,766
    Likes Received:
    55,398
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    That's because we don't let poor people down into the lower bowl.
     
    Natebishop3, Jul 18, 2022
    #40
Page 2 of 11

Share This Page