# Nurkic Learns From Hickson's Fall

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Podcast: [Denver Nuggets News Today| 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/denver-nuggets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550739)
Published: 2026-06-01T22:49:52+00:00
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Jusuf Nurkic spills the tea on his NBA rookie years, revealing how the real lesson wasn’t about basketball—it was about the wild card culture in the locker room, especially after watching veteran J.J. Hickson spiral from mentor to gambling addict, even asking Nurkic for the date to track his paycheck. Hickson’s downfall—bankruptcy, armed robbery charges, and a tragic end—became Nurkic’s cautionary tale, while players like Ivica Zubac still play high-stakes games with legends like Harden and Green, proving the NBA’s card tables are as intense as the court. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e27d4989f6b68688

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