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Mehmet Okur

Utah Jazz

1979/05/26 30

6-11 263

Yalova, Turkey

7

the Detroit Pistons in 2001 (2nd round)

FG 3PT FT Rebounds Misc
Year Team G Mi M A Pct M A Pct M A Pct Off Def Tot Ast TO Stl Blk PF PPG
2009 Jazz 16 0 4.9 10.7 45.6 1.3 2.6 47.6 2.5 2.8 88.9 1.9 4.3 6.3 1.9 1.9 .800 .700 0 13.5

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Possesses a rare combination: a huge frame, with great hands, and a feisty demeanor. Plays a tough low-post game as a rebounder but is also a very good outside shooter. Hits his free throws.
Flaws
  • Not a jaw-dropping athlete, contributing to his defensive limitations (including foul-proneness). Sometimes streaky with his shot. Somewhat injury-prone.
Career Potential
  • Above-average starting center.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 24, 2009 Missed 3 games (flu).
November 18, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
November 2, 2009 Missed 1 game (sprained left knee).
October 30, 2009 Sprained left knee, day-to-day.
July 10, 2009 Signed by the Utah Jazz to a two-year contract extension.
April 25, 2009 Missed 4 games (hamstring).
April 14, 2009 Hamstring, day-to-day.
February 19, 2009 Missed 1 game (flu).
February 17, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
December 29, 2008 Missed 3 games (back injury).
December 23, 2008 Back injury, day-to-day.
November 19, 2008 Missed 5 games (personal reasons).
November 11, 2008 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
March 31, 2008 Missed 2 games (stomach ailment).
March 28, 2008 Stomach ailment, day-to-day.
December 26, 2007 Missed 7 games (trapezius muscle strain).
December 12, 2007 Trapezius muscle strain, day-to-day.
February 26, 2007 Missed 2 games (back injury).
February 23, 2007 Back injury, day-to-day.
July 27, 2004 Signed as a restricted free agent by the Utah Jazz to a six-year contract.
July 14, 2004 Signed by the Utah Jazz to an offer sheet.
March 10, 2004 Missed 7 games (lower back strain).
February 26, 2004 Lower back strain, injured list.
February 25, 2004 Back spasms, day-to-day.
February 17, 2004 Missed 2 games (back spasms).
February 10, 2004 Back spasms, day-to-day.
February 7, 2004 Missed 2 games (back spasms).
February 3, 2004 Back spasms, day-to-day.
April 4, 2003 Missed 1 game (sprained right ankle).
April 2, 2003 Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.
August 21, 2002 Signed by the Detroit Pistons.
July 11, 2001 Decided to play in Turkey.

Trades

July 27, 2004 Signed as a restricted free agent by the Utah Jazz.
June 27, 2001 Drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (38th overall) in 2001.

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