The Real-Life Diet of Jusuf Nurkic, Who Dropped 35 Pounds in a Single Summer

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Two summers ago, Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic prepared for his first season as a full-time starter by shedding some 35 pounds from his 7-foot frame, thanks to boxing, cardio, and—perhaps most importantly—learning to ignore his sweet tooth a little more often. It paid off in the form of a breakout 2017-18 campaign in which he averaged career highs in points and rebounds per game, helping lead the Blazers to an unexpected three-seed in the always tough Western Conference. In July, Nurkic was rewarded for his hard work with a four-year extension, and says he's now in the best shape he's ever been.

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