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JUSUF NURKIĆ

C · 2 Teams · Age 30 (2024–25) · 7 qualified seasons
Peak 56.4Career Avg 47.4Versatile Big
Peak APEX Score
56.4
2018–19 · Ranked #50
Career Arc · APEX Across 7 Qualified Seasons
364145505459 APEX 2016–172017–182018–192021–222022–232023–242024–25
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 65 GP Ranked #187

Ranked #187 of 279 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 45.5
12.5
of 32
Off. Impact
3.9
of 14
Shot Quality
15.1
of 28
Def. Impact
7.9
of 16
Creation
6.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.0 of 10) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (3.9 of 14).
Style Metrics
52.8%
TS%
23.9%
USG%
18.6%
REB%
13.9%
AST%
0.86
AST/TO
0.393
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.24
LEBRON
-0.80
EPM
-0.9
BPM
-1.16
O-LBRN
+1.40
D-LBRN
0.4
VORP
APEX Score
45.5
Ranked #187 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
65
2 Teams
Archetype Versatile Big · 53 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Luol Deng
APEX 40.5 · Role Player · 98% match
→
DeMarre Carroll
APEX 48.3 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Trevor Booker
APEX 47.1 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 27 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuAllen CrabbeAlonzo GeeCJ McCollumDamian LillardDanilo GallinariDarrell ArthurEd DavisEmmanuel MudiayEvan TurnerGary HarrisJake LaymanJamal MurrayJameer NelsonJuancho HernangómezKenneth FariedMalik BeasleyMason PlumleeMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNikola JokićNoah VonlehPat ConnaughtonRoy HibbertShabazz NapierWill BartonWilson Chandler
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 79 GP Ranked #131

Ranked #131 of 273 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.7
12.7
of 32
Off. Impact
3.6
of 14
Shot Quality
19.1
of 28
Def. Impact
7.3
of 16
Creation
5.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (19.1 of 28) — 68% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (3.6 of 14).
vs 2016–17: APEX +3.2. Defensive Impact +4.0 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking -0.6.
Style Metrics
52.8%
TS%
26.4%
USG%
18.5%
REB%
11.7%
AST%
0.78
AST/TO
0.287
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.08
LEBRON
+0.89
EPM
+0.0
BPM
-1.19
O-LBRN
+2.27
D-LBRN
1.1
VORP
APEX Score
48.7
Ranked #131 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
79
POR
Archetype Versatile Big · 38 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
APEX 46.2 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Marcin Gortat
APEX 48.8 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Lonzo Ball
APEX 46.4 · Pure Playmaker · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 12 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuCJ McCollumDamian LillardEd DavisEvan TurnerJake LaymanMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNoah VonlehPat ConnaughtonShabazz NapierZach Collins
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 72 GP Ranked #50

Ranked #50 of 275 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 56.4
19.9
of 32
Off. Impact
4.9
of 14
Shot Quality
18.6
of 28
Def. Impact
8.1
of 16
Creation
4.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (18.6 of 28) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.9 of 14).
vs 2017–18: APEX +7.7. Offensive Impact +7.2 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.3.
Style Metrics
57.0%
TS%
24.7%
USG%
20.2%
REB%
17.9%
AST%
1.39
AST/TO
0.442
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.36
LEBRON
+4.82
EPM
+3.7
BPM
+1.26
O-LBRN
+2.10
D-LBRN
2.8
VORP
APEX Score
56.4
Ranked #50 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
72
POR
Archetype Versatile Big · 14 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Victor Oladipo
APEX 35.0 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
Nikola Vučević
APEX 59.0 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
DeMar DeRozan
APEX 54.8 · Primary Creator · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 14 APEX-qualified
Al-Farouq AminuAnfernee SimonsCJ McCollumDamian LillardEnes FreedomEvan TurnerJake LaymanMaurice HarklessMeyers LeonardNik StauskasRodney HoodSeth CurrySkal LabissièreZach Collins
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 56 GP Ranked #162

Ranked #162 of 270 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 45.5
15.6
of 32
Off. Impact
5.4
of 14
Shot Quality
15.6
of 28
Def. Impact
7.8
of 16
Creation
6.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.5 of 10) — 65% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.4 of 14).
vs 2018–19: APEX -10.9. Offensive Impact -4.3 (largest change); Defensive Impact -3.0.
Style Metrics
58.6%
TS%
23.6%
USG%
21.5%
REB%
16.6%
AST%
1.08
AST/TO
0.447
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.44
LEBRON
+1.15
EPM
+0.3
BPM
-0.07
O-LBRN
+1.52
D-LBRN
0.9
VORP
APEX Score
45.5
Ranked #162 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
56
POR
Archetype Versatile Big · 20 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Devin Vassell
APEX 52.1 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
P.J. Washington
APEX 50.0 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Chris Duarte
APEX 41.4 · Secondary Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 16 APEX-qualified
Anfernee SimonsBen McLemoreCJ EllebyCJ McCollumCody ZellerDamian LillardDrew EubanksJosh HartJustise WinslowKeon JohnsonKris DunnNassir LittleNorman PowellRobert CovingtonTony SnellTrendon Watford
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: POR, 52 GP Ranked #199

Ranked #199 of 261 qualified. Role Player. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 42.0
14.0
of 32
Off. Impact
6.8
of 14
Shot Quality
14.3
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
7.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (7.0 of 10) — 70% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Offensive Impact (14.0 of 32).
vs 2021–22: APEX -3.5. Offensive Impact -1.6 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.4.
Style Metrics
58.9%
TS%
22.1%
USG%
19.5%
REB%
16.4%
AST%
1.26
AST/TO
0.380
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.25
LEBRON
+0.85
EPM
+0.1
BPM
-0.97
O-LBRN
+1.22
D-LBRN
0.7
VORP
APEX Score
42.0
Ranked #199 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Role Player
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
52
POR
Archetype Role Player · 18 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Naji Marshall
APEX 45.5 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Royce O'Neale
APEX 46.1 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Obi Toppin
APEX 52.2 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 16 APEX-qualified
Anfernee SimonsCam ReddishDamian LillardDrew EubanksJabari WalkerJerami GrantJosh HartJustise WinslowKeon JohnsonKevin KnoxMatisse ThybulleNassir LittleRyan ArcidiaconoShaedon SharpeShaquille HarrisonTrendon Watford
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: PHO, 76 GP Ranked #60

Ranked #60 of 264 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.4
16.1
of 32
Off. Impact
3.2
of 14
Shot Quality
20.0
of 28
Def. Impact
8.6
of 16
Creation
6.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (20.0 of 28) — 71% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (3.2 of 14).
vs 2022–23: APEX +12.4. Defensive Impact +5.7 (largest change); Shot Quality -3.6.
Style Metrics
55.9%
TS%
19.1%
USG%
22.8%
REB%
19.9%
AST%
1.74
AST/TO
0.416
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.94
LEBRON
+2.72
EPM
+1.1
BPM
+0.66
O-LBRN
+2.29
D-LBRN
1.6
VORP
APEX Score
54.4
Ranked #60 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
76
PHO
Archetype Rim Runner · 16 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Caris LeVert
APEX 53.4 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
Dennis Smith Jr.
APEX 44.0 · Pure Playmaker · 92% match
→
Josh Hart
APEX 54.5 · Role Player · 91% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 17 APEX-qualified
Bol BolBradley BealChimezie MetuDavid RoddyDevin BookerDrew EubanksEric GordonGrayson AllenIsaiah ThomasJordan GoodwinJosh OkogieKeita Bates-DiopKevin DurantNassir LittleRoyce O'NealeThaddeus YoungThéo Maledon
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 51 GP Ranked #229

Ranked #229 of 268 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 39.4
12.4
of 32
Off. Impact
5.0
of 14
Shot Quality
15.7
of 28
Def. Impact
7.6
of 16
Creation
6.6
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.6 of 10) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.0 of 14).
vs 2023–24: APEX -15.0. Defensive Impact -4.3 (largest change); Offensive Impact -3.7.
Style Metrics
55.5%
TS%
20.6%
USG%
20.5%
REB%
16.8%
AST%
1.21
AST/TO
0.364
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.04
LEBRON
-1.07
EPM
-1.3
BPM
-0.54
O-LBRN
+1.58
D-LBRN
0.2
VORP
APEX Score
39.4
Ranked #229 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
51
2 Teams
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Keegan Murray
APEX 48.8 · Role Player · 96% match
→
Jaden McDaniels
APEX 51.5 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Jarace Walker
APEX 44.6 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 29 APEX-qualified
Bol BolBradley BealBrandon MillerCody MartinDaQuan JeffriesDamion LeeDevin BookerElfrid PaytonGrant WilliamsGrayson AllenJosh GreenJosh OkogieKevin DurantLaMelo BallMark WilliamsMason PlumleeMiles BridgesMonte MorrisMoussa DiabatéNick RichardsOso IghodaroRoyce O'NealeRyan DunnSeth CurryTaj GibsonTidjane SalaünTre MannTyus JonesVasilije Micić
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.