Jusuf Nurkic Thriving in First Year With Utah Jazz

Since arriving to the Utah Jazz earlier this offseason, Jusuf Nurkic has been elevated into a vital role for the rotation on a nightly basis, with starter Walker Kessler being sidelined for the season with a shoulder injury.

During his 29 games on the floor, Nurkic has averaged 9.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in just over 25 minutes a night, being Utah's primary starting center and the team's leading rebounder throughout the first two months of the year.

And through that time that he's had a considerable role on the floor, it's clear Nurk has enjoyed his time with the Jazz as well— who spoke about his experience thus far following Utah's loss to the Boston Celtics.

"I mean, when life [is] up and down, you want to get away what is wrong," Nurkic saod. "When you're looking for the opportunity and feel wanted, it's definitely the most fun that I've had in a few years now. But it's just the support. I can't really stress enough how this organization is good."

"I've felt [that's gone] under-the-radar since I've been in the league. Never hear bad things, but it's not like everybody's talking about how good the organization is. I don't know if it's the new owner, or Danny [Ainge], or all the staff we have. But, me and Kevin [Love] talk every day to the young guys; we have such a great thing here."

"The people don't understand how it is somewhere else. Not talking bad to any team, but it's such a great environment, and you have everything you need to succeed."