It’s hard not to root for a player like Jusuf Nurkiu0107. Juka, as he’s affectionately known by those close to him, is reserved but confident. That’s a rare combination.
Jusuf also prefers to keep his life private for the most part and that’s why there isn’t much about him online. When asked about this lack of information, he responded with a chuckle and said, “That’s good.”
That’s also part of the reason why the story of his coming to America and the NBA seems almost mythical.
Nurkiu0107 started playing organized basketball much later than most kids in America today, especially with the prominence of AAU competition.