Mehmet Okur
Mehmet Okur is a retired Turkish professional basketball player who made history as the first Turkish player to be selected for the NBA All-Star game in 2007. Known for his exceptional shooting skills and versatility as a center/power forward, Okur had a successful career in the NBA, playing for teams such as the Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, and New Jersey Nets. He was instrumental in the Pistons' 2004 NBA Championship win and earned a reputation as one of the league's top shooting big men.
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Recent news mentions
Mehmet Okur was the first Turkish player selected for the NBA All-Star game in 2007.
Alperen Şengün tarihe geçti! NBA All-Star'da kazanan belli oldu
Turkey· 2026-02-16
Mehmet Okur shared his daughter's graduation photo on social media, expressing pride in her achievements.
Ünlü isimlerin gurur günü... 'Mezun olduk biz!'Turkey· 2025-06-12
Mehmet Okur was the first Turkish player to participate in an NBA All-Star game before Alperen Şengün.
All-Star Alperen Şengün CNN TÜRK'e konuştu: Bu kez çok daha farklı bir heyecanım vardıTurkey· 2025-02-17
Mehmet Okur was the first Turkish player selected for the NBA All-Star game in 2007.
NBA All-Star'da sahne alacak basketbolcular rekorlara doymuyorTurkey· 2025-02-14
