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Mehmet Okur Biography

Mehmet Okur is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 26, 1979 in Yalova, Turkey. Turkish-born NBA player, who helped the Detroit Pistons win a NBA championship in 2004, and was named to his first and last NBA All-Star game as a member the Utah Jazz in 2007.

In the 2004 Finals, he played against Shaquille O’Neal , the dominant center of the Lakers.

He is of Turkish, Albanian, Circassian descents. Okur notes Toni Kukoč was his favorite player while he was growing up. He helped the Turkish 22-and-under national team to 6th place at the 1997 world championship. He was transferred to Efes Pilsen (now known as Anadolu Efes) in 2000 and won a championship in the 2001–2002 Turkish Basketball League season. He averaged 13.5 points per game during his last season in Turkey.

Okur was selected 38th overall in the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. He played two seasons for the Pistons from 2002–03 to 2003–04, helping Detroit win the NBA championship in June 2004. He became the first Turkish player to win an NBA championship. Due to salary cap limitations, the Pistons were unable to pay a top-level salary for Okur, but he was able to parlay his success into a six-year, US$50 million contract with the Utah Jazz.

His first child was born in March 2007.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He is married to actress and former Miss Turkey finalist Yeliz Çalışkan. They have a daughter, Melisa, born on 21 March 2007, and two sons, Yiğit Mehmet, born on 19 February 2010, and Mert Mehmet Okur, born on 19 November 2014.

Mehmet Okur Net Worth

Mehmet Okur is one of the richest Basketball Player from Turkey. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mehmet Okur's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a child and idolized NBA forward As a child, he Idolized NBA forward Toni Kukoc..

Yeliz Caliskan, a former Miss Turkey finalist, was his wife.

Mehmet Murat Okur (born 26 May 1979) is a Turkish retired professional basketball player. Listed at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he played as a power forward and center. He was known for his three-point shooting and ability to space the floor. In his 7 seasons with the Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur emerged as one of the premier shooting players in the NBA. From 2004-10 Okur displayed a talent for making big shots in pressure situations – earning him the nickname of “The Money Man” and “Memo is Money” amongst Jazz fans. On 13 September 2016, Okur was named a player development coach for the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first Turkish citizen to enter the coaching world in the NBA.

He was named to the Western Conference All-Star team for the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. He and Ray Allen were selected as replacements for injured original members Allen Iverson and Steve Nash. He was the first Turkish player to participate in this event.

On 10 July 2009 Okur signed a two-year contract extension reportedly worth approximately $21 million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mehmet Okur height 6 ft 11 in Mehmet weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Standing 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) and 290 lbs (132 kg), Okur played the center and power forward positions for the Utah Jazz. In his first season (2004–2005) with Utah, he played in all 82 games, starting in 25 of them. Nicknamed “Memo”, Okur made his presence felt during his second (2005–2006) season with Utah, increasing his scoring average from 12.9 points per game the previous season to 18.0 points per game. He started in all 82 games for the second straight season, the only Utah Jazz player to do so. In his third season, he continued to be a key player for Utah.

He returned on 17 December 2010 and scored 2 points against the New Orleans Hornets.

Who is Mehmet Okur Dating?

According to our records, Mehmet Okur married to Yeliz Çalışkan . As of December 1, 2023, Mehmet Okur’s is not dating anyone.

On Monday, 12 January 2009, Okur established a new career high in points scored when he scored 43 points against the Indiana Pacers.

Facts & Trivia

Mehmet Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Turkey. Mehmet Okur celebrates birthday on May 26 of every year.

On 17 April 2010, Okur ruptured his Achilles’ tendon during the first game of the post-season against the Denver Nuggets, eliminating him from the remainder of the NBA playoffs, as well as the World Basketball Championships in his native Turkey later that summer.

Where is Mehmet Okur now?

Phoenix Suns‘ Mehmet Okur now ‘money’ coach.

What team does Mehmet Okur play for?

How tall is Mehmet Okur?

6′ 11″

Who has the best record in the East NBA?

Who won the 2004 NBA Finals?

Detroit Pistons

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