MEHMET
OKUR
#13 -
C
Ht/Wt
6’11’’,
265 lbs
Experience
10
years
Debut
Nov 1, 2002
Born
May 26, 1979
(45 yrs)
Yalova, Turkey
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2001 (2/38).
High School
Cem Sultan (Gazcilar Bursa)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2012-11-08 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2012-03-21 |
Waived by the Portland Trail Blazers.
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| 2012-03-21 |
Missed 28 games (back spasms).
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| 2012-03-15 |
Acquired from the New Jersey Nets.
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The New Jersey Nets acquired forward Gerald Wallace from the Portland Trail Blazers for center Mehmet Okur, forward Shawne Williams and a protected first-round pick in the 2012 draft. |
| 2012-01-27 |
Back spasms, sidelined indefinitely.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | Member of NBA Championship Team Member of NBA Championship Team | 2003-04 |
| NBA | Played in the All-Star Game Played in the All-Star Game | 2006-07 |
Scouting Report
Had a rare mix of size, toughness and great hands. Played a feisty low-post game as a rebounder. Was also a very good outside shooter who could be counted on for regular scoring, and he hit his free throws. Was not a jaw-dropping athlete, which contributed to his defensive limitations (including foul-proneness). Sometimes he was too streaky with his shot. Also, he was a bit injury-prone.
Long Range Potential: Quality offensive center.
