Welcome Furkan Korkmaz

[ivysixer2000]

Alot of players I'd rather see gone than Furkan.

[TTP]

Alot of players I'd rather see gone than Furkan.

He's gotta be completely useless in practice because it is strange to see such a cheap option declined. That said, he's either the second or third most expendable guy on the roster (depending on whether you prefer him or Bolden).

[Ericb5]

I think that Korkmaz is a rounding error on our rebuild, but he made a mistake coming over last year. He was not ready for the NBA, and even though the team has moved on from player development taking precedence over winning, had he come over this year, he would have rode the pine this year, and had a better chance next year.

Now he is talking himself out of town, and while I have no real optimism with him, I don't want to throw him away for a second rounder, and he isn't going to get us a first rounder.

If we can use him in a trade for Korver then that would be my preference. Bayless and Korkmaz for Korver would be great.

You're not getting even a 2nd for him right now. Declining the option killed that possibility. If he's in a trade, it will be as salary filler like Okafor last year. I'm also willing to bet that the team tried to move him prior to the option deadline and didn't have any takers, otherwise it doesn't make sense to decline the option. You might as well consider him thrown away, because even if he miraculously breaks out by season's end, we won't have the ability to retain him beyond the season. A second would be a great result at this point.

That's a good point. We declined his option so he is gone after this year anyway. I suppose my preference before would have been to exercise that option, and keep him for the time being, but it is what it is.

[Winejk]

I think the Sixers are making a mistake on Korkmaz. Right now he isn't really part of the rotation and whenever Zhaire and Chandler come back, Korkmaz will probably be even further down the depth chart, but if there is an injury to Reddick/Shamet/RoCo, Korkmaz could be of use. And if he gets some playing time I think he shows something.

Korkmaz must really suck in practice or have some attitude problem for this to be happening.

[mithrandir17]

He should have just stayed overseas and develop his game there. He did not help himself by choosing to be on the bench instead of playing competitive games in europe.

[mithrandir17]

Maybe we should just trade korkmaz to the cavs for korver. If we need capspace to sign a max deal, then waive and stretch korver over 3 years. Korver's salary over 3 years is just the same as what Korkmaz is earning.

[Kobblehead]

There are two players complaining about opportunity despite not proving they are NBA rotation players. Korkmaz, who just had his option denied, and McCaw, who is sitting home on his couch. No team wants to trade for either player. Why don't we just do a swap of the two?

[PhilasFinest]

Meh. Really sucks because we blew yet another 1st round pick. Could have added someone like Brogdon who would have helped us, but o well.

That being said dudes shown very, very little to get excited about. Take away his Summer League game and its nothing but hopes and "projections". Cant remember the last 3 point sniper that shot 30% (NBA) and 19%(G-League) in pro seasons.

[Kobblehead]

I think he was misunderstood as a prospect. He's more on-ball playmaker than off-ball shooter. His jumper is way too streaky to thrive in that sniper role. He's more of a stepback, pull-up guy.

[LloydFree]

There are two players complaining about opportunity despite not proving they are NBA rotation players. Korkmaz, who just had his option denied, and McCaw, who is sitting home on his couch. No team wants to trade for either player. Why don't we just do a swap of the two?

The only issue with that is McCaw wouldn't be guaranteed any playing time here either. With Wilson Chandler coming and Shamet forcing himself into the lineup, he could be getting the same DNPs Korkmaz is getting.

[Sixerscan]

Next year we need to start filling the end of the bench with veterans that are ok with not playing for weeks at a time. Neither Furkan or the Sixers can be happy with this situation. Compare him to someone like Wanamaker on the Celtics who is probably happy just to be in the NBA.

[Chris76]

He should have just stayed overseas and develop his game there. He did not help himself by choosing to be on the bench instead of playing competitive games in europe.

Unfortunately, Korkmaz is not in the rotation, but he did get to practice with some great shooters. Redick, Bellinelli, and others could of taught him skills that he would not have seen in Europe.

Disappointed we didn't pick up his option. He is still young and has potential. He has nice length for a SG.

[PhilasFinest]

This was bound to happen TBH.

You get a plethora of draft picks across a few seasons of rebuilding....The cream rises to the top and when games start to actually matter the projects and fringe players get stuck on the outside looking in due to increased expectations.

You can't try to win 50+ games with multiple developmental pieces playing meaningful minutes. Korkmaz would have been someone who could have possibly thrived during the Tony Wroten/Noel Sixer teams....but not now. You have to attempt to defend, be somewhat efficient and make an immediate impact. No time to sit and wait. We need to win games and can not hold onto guys struggling to develop at the end of the bench with just 15 roster spots.

Landry Shamet has flashed more in 9 games then Korkmaz has in over a year.

I understand it takes time for some guys to develop....but can anyone seriously sit there and say that at some point in time, you've watched Furkan Korkmaz play basketball at the NBA level and said "damn this dude looks like a player!"? You can usually tell pretty early on and get flashes of the potential. I simply haven't really seen anything from Kork

[Simmons25]

Made a huge mistake demanding to come over last year whilst he was still young... especially as the 76ers wanted to stash him in Europe at the time.

You basically get 2 years in this league to show something or you are out. He would have been much better coming over this year after his improvement he showed in the off season and that 2 year clock starting to tick now. If he had come into the roster this year I guarantee he would have been given more opportunities and they would have persisted with him by giving him more game time.

[PhilasFinest]

Made a huge mistake demanding to come over last year whilst he was still young... especially as the 76ers wanted to stash him in Europe at the time.

You basically get 2 years in this league to show something or you are out. He would have been much better coming over this year after his improvement he showed in the off season and that 2 year clock starting to tick now. If he had come into the roster this year I guarantee he would have been given more opportunities and they would have persisted with him by giving him more game time.

OR we made a huge mistake simply drafting him lol.

[Simmons25]

Made a huge mistake demanding to come over last year whilst he was still young... especially as the 76ers wanted to stash him in Europe at the time.

You basically get 2 years in this league to show something or you are out. He would have been much better coming over this year after his improvement he showed in the off season and that 2 year clock starting to tick now. If he had come into the roster this year I guarantee he would have been given more opportunities and they would have persisted with him by giving him more game time.

OR we made a huge mistake simply drafting him lol.

meh. Pick 26... so not really a franchise breaking pick. In fact almost that entire draft was pure trash. Apart from Brogdon at pick 36 there is nobody outside the top 10 worth selecting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NBA_draft

[Ericb5]

Made a huge mistake demanding to come over last year whilst he was still young... especially as the 76ers wanted to stash him in Europe at the time.

You basically get 2 years in this league to show something or you are out. He would have been much better coming over this year after his improvement he showed in the off season and that 2 year clock starting to tick now. If he had come into the roster this year I guarantee he would have been given more opportunities and they would have persisted with him by giving him more game time.

OR we made a huge mistake simply drafting him lol.

meh. Pick 26... so not really a franchise breaking pick. In fact almost that entire draft was pure trash. Apart from Brogdon at pick 36 there is nobody outside the top 10 worth selecting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NBA_draft

The draft is largely a crap shoot at that point. Yes, good drafters find good players there, and there were some really good players drafted after him that year, but it is still a numbers game.

It’s not like Korkmaz is done. He just isn’t ready, and he is on a team now that needs him to be ready if he is going to get minutes.

I think that if he had stayed over in Europe last year, and maybe even this year, that he would be someone that we were excited about and would be more equipped to contribute to the team.

He is physically immature still.


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[LloydFree]

Made a huge mistake demanding to come over last year whilst he was still young... especially as the 76ers wanted to stash him in Europe at the time.

You basically get 2 years in this league to show something or you are out. He would have been much better coming over this year after his improvement he showed in the off season and that 2 year clock starting to tick now. If he had come into the roster this year I guarantee he would have been given more opportunities and they would have persisted with him by giving him more game time.

OR we made a huge mistake simply drafting him lol.

meh. Pick 26... so not really a franchise breaking pick. In fact almost that entire draft was pure trash. Apart from Brogdon at pick 36 there is nobody outside the top 10 worth selecting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NBA_draft

LOL. Pascal Siakam was the very next pick after Korkmaz.

[PhilasFinest]

OR we made a huge mistake simply drafting him lol.

meh. Pick 26... so not really a franchise breaking pick. In fact almost that entire draft was pure trash. Apart from Brogdon at pick 36 there is nobody outside the top 10 worth selecting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NBA_draft

The draft is largely a crap shoot at that point. Yes, good drafters find good players there, and there were some really good players drafted after him that year, but it is still a numbers game.

It’s not like Korkmaz is done. He just isn’t ready, and he is on a team now that needs him to be ready if he is going to get minutes.

I think that if he had stayed over in Europe last year, and maybe even this year, that he would be someone that we were excited about and would be more equipped to contribute to the team.

He is physically immature still.


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I understand hes young and 21 years old.....but what exactly has he "flashed" that makes you optimistic that he simply isn't ready?

He struggles to make shots (which is supposed to be his strongest attribute as an NBA player)
He struggles to defend (not just a strength thing)
He struggles to score. He's not quick, explosive or athletic.

Im not trying to beat the kid up, but from what I've seen of him in the NBA,G-League,Summer League.....he doesn't scream NBA player to me. Dude was supposed to be the Turkish Klay Thompson/Kevin Martin yet he can't shoot above 30%.

[Kobblehead]

Are you guys adopting the position that Korkmaz won't amount to an NBA rotation player?