Nikola Djurisic Injury Update, What Happened to Nikola Djurisic?
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Updated Jul 16, 2024
Nikola Djurisic Injury Update
Nikola Đurišić, a second-round pick for the Atlanta Hawks, sustained a left foot injury during a Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 12, 2024. He was seen wearing a walking boot on the bench, and an X-ray confirmed a left foot fracture.
The Hawks provided an official update but did not specify a timeline for his recovery. This injury complicates the Hawks' plans for Đurišić, who has shown promising skills, particularly in passing, during his brief Summer League appearances. It remains uncertain whether he will secure a roster spot, be stashed in Europe, or be signed to a two-way contract. His situation will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.
This marks the second significant injury for the Hawks recently, as second-year guard Kobe Bufkin also suffered a right shoulder subluxation before the Summer League started and is expected to recover by training camp.
What Happened to Nikola Djurisic?
Nikola Đurišić, a 20-year-old second-round pick for the Atlanta Hawks, suffered a foot fracture during his second game in the NBA Summer League against the San Antonio Spurs. The injury occurred in the first half, and Đurišić, who had scored 2 points in 6.5 minutes, was seen in a walking boot on the bench.
The Hawks have confirmed the foot fracture but have not provided a timeline for his return. Đurišić was drafted 43rd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and had previously scored 7 points in nearly 26 minutes against the Washington Wizards on July 12th.
Who is Nikola Djurisic?
Nikola Đurišić born 23 February 2004 is a Serbian professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted 43rd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Before joining the NBA, Đurišić played for KK Mega Basket.
During his second game with the Hawks in the NBA Summer League, he suffered a foot fracture, leaving his return timeline unclear. The injury occurred during a game against the San Antonio Spurs, where he scored 2 points in 6.5 minutes before exiting.
| Personal Information | Details |
| Born | 23 February 2004 (age 20) |
| Birthplace | Ghent, Belgium |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Listed Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed Weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
Nikola Djurisic Career
Here are the details about Nikola Đurišić Career:
Mega Basket (2020–2024)
2020-2021: Loan to OKK Beograd
- Loaned to OKK Beograd for the 2020-21 Basketball League of Serbia.
- Averaged 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3 assists per game over 29 regular season games.
2021: Senior Debut with Mega Basket
- Made his senior debut in the ABA League on April 11, 2021, in a game against FMP.
- Played only 17 seconds in his debut.
2022: First Professional Contract
- Signed his first professional contract with Mega Basket on his 18th birthday, February 23, 2022.
2022-2023: Team Leader
- Became one of the team leaders during the 2022-23 season.
- Averaged 13.1 points, 3.7 assists, and 3 rebounds over 24 ABA League games.
2023-2024: Strong Performance
- Averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds on 46.3% shooting from the field.
- Played 30 ABA League games during the 2023-24 season.
Atlanta Hawks (2024–Present)
2024: NBA Draft and Trade
- Selected with the 43rd overall pick by the Miami Heat in the 2024 NBA Draft on June 27, 2024.
- Traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with cash in a three-way trade with the Houston Rockets on draft night.
Nikola Djurisic Age
Nikola Đurišić was born on February 23, 2004, making him 20 years old. Born in Ghent, Belgium, he spent his early childhood in several countries before moving to Belgrade, Serbia at age 8. His father, Duško Đurišić, was a professional footballer, and his mother, Vesna Čitaković, was a professional volleyball player.
