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Late last night Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic suffered a devastating leg injury in double overtime against the Brooklyn Nets. *You can see the video by clicking HERE but be warned it’s very graphic).
Nurkic was later ruled out for the season after breaking both his fibia and tibia.
Massive blow for Nurkic and Blazers. His finest season — and best career-scoring night w/ 32. As Thunder slide, Blazers were positioning to make deep playoff run. Late-season injuries hounding Portland in recent years. Brutal night in Rip City. Stotts on Nurkic: "Devastating."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 26, 2019
Blazers say Jusuf Nurkic sustained compound fractures to his left tibia and fibia. He is out for the season and no timetable has been set for his return to basketball activity.
— Jason Quick (@jwquick) March 26, 2019
The morning after the tragic injury many NBA fans are outraged at NBA official Tyler Ford who carelessly walked over Nurkic’s leg and made contact with his foot.
(Warning: The video contains graphic content).
Wow NBA refs ain’t shit. Tripping on a player’s broken leg smh. Get well soon Nurkic. pic.twitter.com/BOpRi9Lu7e
— Johnny Drama NFL💭 (Live from the Bubble) (@dramadoessports) March 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/netw3rk/status/1110409783100637185
https://twitter.com/warriorsworld/status/1110406754846662656
Feel awful for Nurkic.
Also, that ref is a complete dumbass! Really?! https://t.co/e5vYTNyfB6— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) March 26, 2019
I’m that guy who watches injury videos. They don’t bother me much.
Trust me, if you’re at all bothered by injuries, do not watch the Nurk injury. It’s really bad.
Also, fire the ref into the sun for kicking Nurks foot when he’s writhing with a broken leg.
— Greg (@gwiss) March 26, 2019
So I just saw that Nurkic injury. How the fuck is that ref just gonna trip over dudes busted ass leg? That man has zero awareness
— Dre Kiper (@dretaylor_24) March 26, 2019
Hopefully the NBA addresses the issue and makes sure that refs are more careful when players are lying on the ground.
H/T USA TODAY FTW