115. Hedo Turkoglu
The first player from Turkey to make the NBA, Hedo Turkoglu was not just a footnote but was a bona fide player in the league. Turkoglu would emerge as a solid player during his tenure with the Orlando Magic and was able to spread the game internationally.
While he may not be a Hall of Famer, what Turkoglu did in growing the game in his native country makes him worth at least a look from the Hall of Fame.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Istanbul, Turkey
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
- Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
- Games Played: 997
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Per Game Averages:
26.8 MIN
11.1 PTS
4.0 RB
2.8 AST
0.8 STL
0.3 BLK
.426 FG%
.384 3FG%
.784 FT%
109 Playoff Games
27.4 MIN
9.7 PTS
3.8 RB
2.6 AST
0.7 STL
0.3 BLK
.403 FG%
.341 3FG%
.751 FT% -
Advanced Stats:
14.3 PER
.540 TS%
63.3 WS
19.6 VORP109 Playoff Games
11.6 PER
.501 TS%
3.7 WS
1.6 VORP - Played For: Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors
- Drafted: 1st Round, 16th Overall in 2000
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Major Accolades and Awards: NBA Most Improved Player of the Year (1) (2007-08)
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000-01)
NBA Championships (None)
FIBA World Cup Silver Medal (1) (Turkey, 2010)
FIBA EuroBasket Silver Medal (1) (Turkey, 2001)
Turkish League Champion (1) (Efes Pilsen, 1997)
Turkish League Cup (2) (Efes Pilsen, 1997 & 1998)
Turkish League Presedential Cup (2) (Efes Pilsen, 1998 & 2000 -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (2003-04)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (2003-04)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (1) (2003-04) - Notable All-time Rankings: 87. 3-Point Field Goals: 1,246
Should Hedo Turkoglu be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put them in! - 54.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 27%
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