With the conclusion of the Portland Trail Blazers’ preseason schedule on Friday, the countdown is on to the start of the 2021-22 NBA regular season. Blazer’s Edge will be running our season preview from now until the Blazers tip off the year against the Sacramento Kings next Wednesday. Today we look at the polarizing Portland big man who holds the key to some of the Blazers’ fortunes this season.
Jusuf Nurkic 2020-21 Stats
AGE: 27 | EXPERIENCE: 8 Seasons
CONTRACT: $39.3 million in 2021-22, guaranteed through 2024
2020-21 STATS
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