Mehmet Okur
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Mehmet Okur was a victim of playing in the wrong era. The 6-foot-11 big man preferred spreading the floor from deep rather than banging in the post. For his career, Okur shot a blistering 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. The 1-time All-Star played 10 years before leaving the NBA in 2012. Since then, he’s still had heavy involvement in the sport…
Okur worked for two seasons as an ambassador for the Utah Jazz. The Turkish international then became an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns — specifically focusing on player development. He was ultimately fired after one season. Currently, Okur lives in San Diego with his family. He has completely stopped playing basketball (even recreationally), though he likes to hike and box to stay in shape.
