List of Turkish NBA players
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The following is a list of Turkish players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This list also includes players who were born outside of Turkey but have represented the national team. Mirsad Türkcan is the first Turkish basketball player to play in the NBA.[1]
| Pos. | G | F | C |
| Position | Guard | Forward | Center |
| * | Denotes player who is still active in the NBA |
Players
Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 2024–25 season.
Drafted but never played
| Player | Pos. | NBA draft | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year (pick) | Team | ||||
| Cenk Akyol | F | 2005 (59th) | Atlanta Hawks | ||
| Emir Preldžić | G/F | 2009 (57th) | Phoenix Suns | Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[b] has represented Turkey internationally. | |
| İzzet Türkyılmaz | F | 2012 (50th) | Denver Nuggets | ||
| İlkan Karaman | F | 2012 (57th) | Brooklyn Nets | ||
| Tarik Biberović | F | 2023 (56th) | Memphis Grizzlies | Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, represents Turkey internationally. | |
NBA champions
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Mehmet Okur | Detroit Pistons |
Former NBA All-Star Game participants
| Season | Location | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise, NV | Mehmet Okur | Utah Jazz | |
| San Francisco, CA | Alperen Şengün | Houston Rockets | |
| Los Angeles, CA | Alperen Şengün | Houston Rockets |
