NBA community sends support to Nurkic after leg injury

March 25, 2019 admin

Damian Lillard shares his friendship with Jusuf Nurkic off the court and says he “hates to see” his friend and teammate down with an injury. (1:49)

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic had to be stretchered off the court Monday night after suffering a serious left leg injury in double overtime of the Blazers’ 148-144 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Nurkic finished with 32 points and 16 rebounds. The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Blazers.

Many NBA players reacted to Nurkic’s injury on social media and wished him well.

A lot of love and prayers going up for my big little brother! I love you bro… keep your head up and I’m behind you as always. @bosnianbeast27

A post shared by Damian Lillard (@damianlillard) on Mar 25, 2019 at 11:31pm PDT

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🙏🙏 nurkic!!

Nurkic 🙏🏽

Prayers for you big fella! @bosnianbeast27

Damn… hate to see this. Get well soon big guy. #nurkic

Best wishes @bosnianbeast27. Stay strong and come back even stronger. #NBAFamily 🙏🏼

get well soon big fella @bosnianbeast27

We love you, @bosnianbeast27 ❤ pic.twitter.com/x7JRRtsR7I

Man!! Prayers to Nurkic…🙏🏾