Nurkic, instead of offering a standard response, took the opportunity to express his opinion about a prevalent aspect of American culture — the widespread ownership of guns. “I still don’t know why everybody has so many guns,” he underlined. “I still don’t understand it to this day because I feel the kids should be safer in our schools. Even if you see fake guns, whatever comes up with social media and kids having them at schools, I think it’s a bad thing. Sometimes, you can’t control certain things with all the social media platforms we have.”
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
New Phoenix Suns Jusuf Nurkic addresses guns, child safety in America, world #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:36 PM
New Phoenix Suns Jusuf Nurkic addresses guns, child safety in America, world #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’d say both.”
Bol Bol when asked whether he’s a guard or big as Jusuf Nurkic said the 7-foot-2 big is a guard. #Suns pic.twitter.com/P7WTQG5Z7r – 4:44 PM
“I’d say both.”
Bol Bol when asked whether he’s a guard or big as Jusuf Nurkic said the 7-foot-2 big is a guard. #Suns pic.twitter.com/P7WTQG5Z7r – 4:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jusuf Nurkic turned what was a fun question into addressing the number of guns in America and wishing people didn’t have them for the safety of kids. #Suns pic.twitter.com/EIZnmufpN3 – 3:23 PM
Jusuf Nurkic turned what was a fun question into addressing the number of guns in America and wishing people didn’t have them for the safety of kids. #Suns pic.twitter.com/EIZnmufpN3 – 3:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jusuf Nurkic said knowing what he knows about Frank Vogel and his success with defensive big men, he’s excited to be pushed on that end and pick at his brain in learning Vogel’s schemes.
“I will definitely do whatever he and the coaching staff ask of me.” – 3:15 PM
Jusuf Nurkic said knowing what he knows about Frank Vogel and his success with defensive big men, he’s excited to be pushed on that end and pick at his brain in learning Vogel’s schemes.
“I will definitely do whatever he and the coaching staff ask of me.” – 3:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jusuf Nurkic joked about Drew Eubanks: “Drew is sneaky, man. He tried to get away from me and I followed him here” – 3:11 PM
Jusuf Nurkic joked about Drew Eubanks: “Drew is sneaky, man. He tried to get away from me and I followed him here” – 3:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’m a point guard now.”
Jusuf Nurkic on what Devin Booker told him as his passing is one of his strengths. #Suns pic.twitter.com/FqJaC1FU56 – 3:11 PM
“I’m a point guard now.”
Jusuf Nurkic on what Devin Booker told him as his passing is one of his strengths. #Suns pic.twitter.com/FqJaC1FU56 – 3:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jusuf Nurkic on what he feels he could bring to the Suns: “I think it’s a really good fit….What I can do, I didn’t come here to replace no one.” He said it’s amazing to have a Big 3 like this around him and it’ll be fun to see who teams will try to double-team – 3:08 PM
Jusuf Nurkic on what he feels he could bring to the Suns: “I think it’s a really good fit….What I can do, I didn’t come here to replace no one.” He said it’s amazing to have a Big 3 like this around him and it’ll be fun to see who teams will try to double-team – 3:08 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Frank Vogel highlighted Jusuf Nurkic’s ability as a passer with what he brings to the center spot. Suns want to get their guys in space and off bodies around the perimeter, which is where Nurkic will open that space up as a playmaker. – 1:45 PM
Frank Vogel highlighted Jusuf Nurkic’s ability as a passer with what he brings to the center spot. Suns want to get their guys in space and off bodies around the perimeter, which is where Nurkic will open that space up as a playmaker. – 1:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Defensive rebounder.
Passer.
Two qualities Frank Vogel likes with Jusuf Nurkic. #Suns pic.twitter.com/QPq5OiZbZX – 1:45 PM
Defensive rebounder.
Passer.
Two qualities Frank Vogel likes with Jusuf Nurkic. #Suns pic.twitter.com/QPq5OiZbZX – 1:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones on Jusuf Nurkic: “His skill-set complements our best guys. And he’s ready to win.” – 1:33 PM
James Jones on Jusuf Nurkic: “His skill-set complements our best guys. And he’s ready to win.” – 1:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Josh Bartelstein: “I think it’s a partnership. We’re constantly canvassing the league” looking for upgrades to the roster. The Suns really like the Jusuf Nurkic fit here – 1:18 PM
Josh Bartelstein: “I think it’s a partnership. We’re constantly canvassing the league” looking for upgrades to the roster. The Suns really like the Jusuf Nurkic fit here – 1:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Fit.”
Mat Ishbia on trading Deandre Ayton to Portland Trail Blazers and getting Jusuf Nurkic in return. #Suns pic.twitter.com/s6n5qidykk – 1:13 PM
“Fit.”
Mat Ishbia on trading Deandre Ayton to Portland Trail Blazers and getting Jusuf Nurkic in return. #Suns pic.twitter.com/s6n5qidykk – 1:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mat Ishbia said the Deandre Ayton trade came down to Jusuf Nurkic being a better fit for the Suns and getting more contributors. Thinks Ayton will do very well in Portland but that the team got better with the trade. – 1:07 PM
Mat Ishbia said the Deandre Ayton trade came down to Jusuf Nurkic being a better fit for the Suns and getting more contributors. Thinks Ayton will do very well in Portland but that the team got better with the trade. – 1:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mat Ishbia said he thinks Deandre Ayton is gonna do great in Portland and wishes him nothing but the best, “But for our team, Nurkic was a better fit for us. We’re trying to win a championship now.” – 1:06 PM
Mat Ishbia said he thinks Deandre Ayton is gonna do great in Portland and wishes him nothing but the best, “But for our team, Nurkic was a better fit for us. We’re trying to win a championship now.” – 1:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns media day roll call.
Ownership/Front office: Mat Ishbia, James Jones, Josh Bartelstein.
Coach: Frank Vogel.
Players: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to start. #Suns pic.twitter.com/363aSk7haO – 12:20 PM
#Suns media day roll call.
Ownership/Front office: Mat Ishbia, James Jones, Josh Bartelstein.
Coach: Frank Vogel.
Players: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to start. #Suns pic.twitter.com/363aSk7haO – 12:20 PM
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“A better world going forward will definitely be one without guns because all these wars around the world are not good for anyone, especially the people who are going through that and losing their lives for no reason,” he continued. “War doesn’t bring anything, just sadness and heartbreaking things. I feel like for the kids going forward in America or on the whole earth, it has got to be a better place to live, you know, with more positive things.” -via BasketNews / October 3, 2023
Nurkic, a native of Bosnia, suddenly turned serious in addressing guns in the United States. “I still don’t know why everybody have so many guns,” Nurkic said. “Still don’t understand it to this day because I feel the kids should be safer in our schools. Personally, when you see even fake guns, come up in social media and kids having it at school, I think it’s a bad thing. Sometimes you can’t control certain things with this media, all the social media platforms, but I think our kids, if we can secure them, the better the world going forward will definitely be without guns,” he said. -via Arizona Republic / October 2, 2023
Kellan Olson: Jusuf Nurkic said Devin Booker joked to him that he’s the point guard of the team now. Nurkic is looking forward to opening things up for the Big 3 with his screening and passing. Added Vogel is the main thing he’s the most excited for with the move, to push him defensively. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / October 2, 2023