Welcome Furkan Korkmaz

[Chris76]

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.

Korkmaz has good size and movement. Being with the team and the Gleague should be very beneficial for him. He looked nervous, which is expected.

[Chris76]

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.

Korkmaz has good size and movement. Being with the team and the Gleague should be very beneficial for him. He looked nervous, which is expected.

Korkmaz is playing well, rotates for team defense, good passer and shooter. He already could be our backup 3 ahead of Anderson?

[ckchen]

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.

Korkmaz has good size and movement. Being with the team and the Gleague should be very beneficial for him. He looked nervous, which is expected.

Korkmaz is playing well, rotates for team defense, good passer and shooter. He already could be our backup 3 ahead of Anderson?

He's still super scrawny. He would get beat up by most SFs in the league. Say what you want about Anderson, but at least he's built like a house.

[Chris76]

Korkmaz has good size and movement. Being with the team and the Gleague should be very beneficial for him. He looked nervous, which is expected.

Korkmaz is playing well, rotates for team defense, good passer and shooter. He already could be our backup 3 ahead of Anderson?

He's still super scrawny. He would get beat up by most SFs in the league. Say what you want about Anderson, but at least he's built like a house.

Anderson is strong and athletic, but he has a low bb iq. I think Korkmaz and Poythress could fight for his job. Korkmaz looks like a legit shooter, still scrawny, but scrappy. He has very good fundamentals, possibly high bb iq.

[ckchen]

Korkmaz is playing well, rotates for team defense, good passer and shooter. He already could be our backup 3 ahead of Anderson?

He's still super scrawny. He would get beat up by most SFs in the league. Say what you want about Anderson, but at least he's built like a house.

Anderson is strong and athletic, but he has a low bb iq. I think Korkmaz and Poythress could fight for his job. Korkmaz looks like a legit shooter, still scrawny, but scrappy. He has very good fundamentals, possibly high bb iq.

Poythress is a PF, maybe a stretch four. He's not a SF. Right now, the best I can see the Sixers doing with him is giving him one of the 2 way contracts, which limits his time in Philly. I'm on board with Korkmaz but I still think it's basically a given the kid is going to spend the majority of the season in Delaware to get playing time.

[Chris76]

He's still super scrawny. He would get beat up by most SFs in the league. Say what you want about Anderson, but at least he's built like a house.

Anderson is strong and athletic, but he has a low bb iq. I think Korkmaz and Poythress could fight for his job. Korkmaz looks like a legit shooter, still scrawny, but scrappy. He has very good fundamentals, possibly high bb iq.

Poythress is a PF, maybe a stretch four. He's not a SF. Right now, the best I can see the Sixers doing with him is giving him one of the 2 way contracts, which limits his time in Philly. I'm on board with Korkmaz but I still think it's basically a given the kid is going to spend the majority of the season in Delaware to get playing time.

Korkmaz should struggle on defense, but his offense looks advanced, good fundamentals. I assumed he would do well in Delaware, but he may play better than a normal rookie. Anyway, Poythress is a good perimeter player, he has more potential as a SF rather than an undersized PF. It may take him some time to switch over, but I think he has the potential. A defensive specialist against the bigger SFs.

[okan_cp3]

Furkan Korkmaz is one of the best prospect from Europe. He is good scorer and good athletes. His body looks like Hedo's rookie year.

[Chris76]

Furkan Korkmaz is one of the best prospect from Europe. He is good scorer and good athletes. His body looks like Hedo's rookie year.

Furkan checks all the boxes, needs seasoning. Nice quick shot, good passing and team defense. A few Philly cheesesteaks, he could be fighting Anderson for the backup SF.

[shawn_hemp]

Furkan Korkmaz is one of the best prospect from Europe. He is good scorer and good athletes. His body looks like Hedo's rookie year.

Furkan checks all the boxes, needs seasoning. Nice quick shot, good passing and team defense. A few Philly cheesesteaks, he could be fighting Anderson for the backup SF.

yeah, I am hoping that they give Furkan a chance to play SF this year. TLC, Bayless, and TJ are already in his way at the guard spots and Id much rather see him take minutes from Anderson over any of those guys.

He seemed to be very comfortable with the ball in Summer League, which I wasnt really expecting. Obviously hes no Ben Simmons, but we shouldnt really be asking him to do that.

If he can earn his keep in the beginning by making open shots and keeping the ball moving, he should find his way on the roster eventually. Im not worried about a bad shooting night, although if he has a lot of those nights it could be a problem.

I do agree that he will probably start the year in Delaware, but barring a Nik Stauskas career renaissance, he should get a chance to play on the actual team by year's end

If you told me right now that you would replace Stauskas with Korkmaz and Okafor with Bolden I'd be thrilled. I know it's early, but Im starting to think BC might have hit on some of these draft picks

[sixers78]

He improved every game. Granted summer league but all things considered? I'm impressed. Really good shot fake. Would like to see how he progresses next season regardless what path Sixers choose for him.

[ankle420breaker]

Furkan's meal ticket is that high release and quickness in which he gets his shot off.

Nice overall modern day skill set when you sprinkle in his size/athleticism and potential to distribute, handle the ball, and become a sound team defender.

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[long range bomber]

Some people in this thread are seriously comparing Korkmaz's potential to Gordon Hayward or Peja Stojakovic?? As a late 1st rounder whose main advantage of drafting was as a draft and stash, Korkmaz's potential is most likely a rotational bench shooter/scorer as opposed to an All Star like Hayward or Peja.

[seul1903]

I wasn't sure what to expect from Korkmaz, he has been here for only a month or so but I am impressed! I could tell in his first couple of games he was really really nervous but each game he's got more comfortable with his shot/movement and improved his game. Glad he came over this year instead of waiting another year in Turkey. It is going to be very valuable for him to practice w the team and work w NBA coaches.
Hope he can get some playing time next season!

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[Negrodamus]

Some people in this thread are seriously comparing Korkmaz's potential to Gordon Hayward or Peja Stojakovic?? As a late 1st rounder whose main advantage of drafting was as a draft and stash, Korkmaz's potential is most likely a rotational bench shooter/scorer as opposed to an All Star like Hayward or Peja.

I read "best case scenario" is Stojakovic. Hardly comparing him to the all star.

[Ericb5]

He improved every game. Granted summer league but all things considered? I'm impressed. Really good shot fake. Would like to see how he progresses next season regardless what path Sixers choose for him.

Agreed. He looked overwhelmed in the first game, and got more comfortable quickly.

My hopes for his season this year will be to try to do what TLC did, which means show that he deserves a role, and earn minutes for his sophomore year. TLC did it on a team with far less talent though so Korkmaz probably won't get the same minutes to prove himself this year.

Focus on his body, and play a lot in the dleague, until he gets a chance, and then hope that he can take advantage of that chance.


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[PhilasFinest]

I like what I saw. I still see some flashes of Kevin Martin in his game. From the size/build, shot, to the pump fakes and the straight line drives/sneaky athleticism.

Obviously he still has a ways to go developing, but I think the framework and skillset is there to potentially become a player along those lines, which would be huge for us.

[Chris76]

I like what I saw. I still see some flashes of Kevin Martin in his game. From the size/build, shot, to the pump fakes and the straight line drives/sneaky athleticism.

Obviously he still has a ways to go developing, but I think the framework and skillset is there to potentially become a player along those lines, which would be huge for us.

Kevin Martin is a good comparison, he seems to be a potential sniper. Funny, he took that 3 from 6ft behind the line in the GS game, he missed but how many players would have the confidence to try that when not being rushed, heat check. Also, he has great fundamentals and plays good team defense. Nice option for the 2 or 3 spots.

[Cheatergriffin]

Reminds me of the guy announcing. Brent barry.

[sixerswillrule]

Korkmaz has good size and movement. Being with the team and the Gleague should be very beneficial for him. He looked nervous, which is expected.

Korkmaz is playing well, rotates for team defense, good passer and shooter. He already could be our backup 3 ahead of Anderson?

He's still super scrawny. He would get beat up by most SFs in the league. Say what you want about Anderson, but at least he's built like a house.

He needs to gain a few pounds but I think he'd hold his own against most backup SFs. The league is getting smaller. Hell, Jamal Crawford spent most of his time at SF last season.

[ivysixer2000]

Reminds me of the guy announcing. Brent barry.

Actually that's who I was thinking of also, even by the way he dribbles all leaned over reminds me of Brent.

Plus Korkmaz was in the dunk contest over there, something that Martin and Peja could've never done in a million years.

Glad you mentioned it and I wasn't the only one thinking it lol. Could he be better than Brent, of course, but its a good comparison.