European players are increasingly asserting their dominance in the NBA, winning five of the last eight MVP awards. Notable stars include Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama. While discussions often focus on non-American players’ dominance, European talents have historically left a significant mark on the league. Recently, a Utah Jazz player surprised by naming someone other than Dirk Nowitzki as the greatest European big man.

During the excitement of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Utah Jazz standout Jusuf Nurkic engaged in a brief interview with SBB. In a spirited game segment, he was asked to select the best big man from a list of renowned players. Surprisingly, Nurkic picked Pau Gasol, favoring him over legends like Dirk Nowitzki or current stars like Giannis

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