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Post#241 » by Winejk » Tue Jul 4, 2017 10:25 pm

Here's hoping to Korkmaz is the next Drazen.
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Post#242 » by LongLiveHinkie » Tue Jul 4, 2017 10:41 pm

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Post#243 » by Unbreakable99 » Tue Jul 4, 2017 11:49 pm

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I love how every time a player joins the Sixers they tweet trust the process lol. It's the slogan associated with us and the players love it.
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Post#244 » by BoomBap » Wed Jul 5, 2017 10:47 am

because they all know, that they are now part of something special.

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Post#245 » by SavageBel » Wed Jul 5, 2017 11:06 am

Curious to see what he brings.
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Post#246 » by timLH » Wed Jul 5, 2017 1:52 pm

I don't think he will get much playing time, but it is definitely good for his development with NBA training program and facilities. He will replace Sauce well next season.
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Post#247 » by JojoSlimbiid » Wed Jul 5, 2017 6:04 pm

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This guy is serious about this NBA stuff
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Post#248 » by phiphan » Wed Jul 5, 2017 6:09 pm

Nice!! Great to have another real prospect to watch
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Post#249 » by CoreyGallagher » Wed Jul 5, 2017 6:48 pm

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Post#250 » by PhilasFinest » Wed Jul 5, 2017 7:01 pm

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Get this boy some open looks!
SparksFly87 wrote:Towns got boat feet and gets off the ground very slow with a lack of explosiveness . He is a rich mans Henry Sims to me. No thanks .
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Post#251 » by PhilasFinest » Wed Jul 5, 2017 7:10 pm

Does anyone think Korkmaz can become a Kevin Martin like SG for us?

Obviously, this is a best case/ceiling scenario....but Ive been trying to find a comp with similar skill/size and Martin is often one of the finds I keep looking at (after people were talking about his weight in another thread)
SparksFly87 wrote:Towns got boat feet and gets off the ground very slow with a lack of explosiveness . He is a rich mans Henry Sims to me. No thanks .
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Post#252 » by KramerDSP » Wed Jul 5, 2017 8:35 pm

And here I am, thinking Korkmaz's best case scenario is replicating Peja Stojakovic's career. At the very least, I think a more reasonable ceiling is Gordon Hayward. It's hard to compare 6'8" Korkmaz with Kevin Martin for me.
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Post#253 » by BigSleep333 » Wed Jul 5, 2017 8:39 pm

so he will play SL!? is he available tonight?
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Post#254 » by KramerDSP » Wed Jul 5, 2017 8:40 pm

BigSleep333 wrote:so he will play SL!? is he available tonight?


Yes to both per Pompey.
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Post#255 » by Lovetron Joe » Wed Jul 5, 2017 8:43 pm

KramerDSP wrote:
BigSleep333 wrote:so he will play SL!? is he available tonight?


Yes to both per Pompey.


Looking forward to seeing him play!
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Post#256 » by LordCovington33 » Wed Jul 5, 2017 9:47 pm

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TLC must be getting nervous about playing time. Even in practice, he is struggling to land the threes.
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Post#257 » by sixers78 » Wed Jul 5, 2017 9:54 pm

KramerDSP wrote:And here I am, thinking Korkmaz's best case scenario is replicating Peja Stojakovic's career. At the very least, I think a more reasonable ceiling is Gordon Hayward. It's hard to compare 6'8" Korkmaz with Kevin Martin for me.



Pretty high expectations for a guy drafted late first. When typically those guys end up as role players.
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Post#258 » by XtremeDunkz » Wed Jul 5, 2017 10:00 pm

I like this. There is going to be real competition for playing time this year.
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Post#259 » by 51X3RF4N » Wed Jul 5, 2017 11:00 pm

KramerDSP wrote:And here I am, thinking Korkmaz's best case scenario is replicating Peja Stojakovic's career. At the very least, I think a more reasonable ceiling is Gordon Hayward. It's hard to compare 6'8" Korkmaz with Kevin Martin for me.

Wasn't KMart like 6'7?

I think if Kork can turn into Hayward then that's absolute best case scenario. Heck, if within 2 years Kork is good enough on both ends of the floor to start, then he's a major steal.

Don't see it realistically. But if he can shoot 40%+ from 3pt, and be athletic. And make smart plays, there's definitely room on the floor for him with this roster.

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Post#260 » by PhilasFinest » Thu Jul 6, 2017 4:12 am

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KramerDSP wrote:And here I am, thinking Korkmaz's best case scenario is replicating Peja Stojakovic's career. At the very least, I think a more reasonable ceiling is Gordon Hayward. It's hard to compare 6'8" Korkmaz with Kevin Martin for me.

Wasn't KMart like 6'7?

I think if Kork can turn into Hayward then that's absolute best case scenario. Heck, if within 2 years Kork is good enough on both ends of the floor to start, then he's a major steal.

Don't see it realistically. But if he can shoot 40%+ from 3pt, and be athletic. And make smart plays, there's definitely room on the floor for him with this roster.

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Yes, Kevin Martin was 6'7" 185 lbs coming into the league....just like Korkmaz.

Both were thin but long and lanky. Fluid but not explosive athletes. Decent scoring/offensive instincts and shooting ability w/quick release. Average defensive players but will get you some steals with there length in the passing lanes.

Obviously this would probably be a "best case scenario", but I do see some similarities in them. Guess we will see how he develops.
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