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Another wild card and we are in OQT. We seriously need to deserve our spot in this kind of tournament because those wild cards have started to annoy me. I hope this wild card will be the last one that we get ever. There are some question marks regarding the NT. Kanter's brawling with Erdooğan won't let him to participate, that's for sure. Therefore Kanter is 99% out. The naturalized player spot is another thing to think on. Dixon or Preldzic. Also we need take account of the situation of Ömer Aşık. He is in terrible condition. His body language doesn't seem good. As I have said on this forum, he may have some psychological problem just like burnout syndrome. I want to see young and ambitious team in this tournament since the expectations are very limited. Most probably we will not make Olympics therefore it is better to participate with some promising youngsters.
I also need to admit this team may be the weakest one since 90s. Inexperienced players will be gathered with some NBA players that we will see. It will be interesting to see what our team is capable of. My choices under the current circumstances are:
PG: Bobby Dixon, Kenan Sipahi, Hasan Emir Gökalp/Engin Atsür/Can Uğur Öğüt
Dixon has evolved into a different player in the hands of Obradovic. Adaptation of his game into different system need to be appreciated. I love to watch him and don't have negative thoughts about unlike I used to. He should definitely fill the naturalized player spot. I also see a visible development in Sipahi's game. He is way more better than his Fenerbahçe days. At least he doesn't seem so mentally exhausted on floor and even trying to help score instinct. My second spot on guard rotation may go for him if he continues to play like this, with confidence and determination. For the third spot, I really want to see Hasan Emir Gökalp in National Team. He has improved all aspects of game in Gelişim Koleji. Definitely the most valuable player of TBL. He made some triple double performances in some games. At least, he should be in preliminary roster. The other candidate for guard rotation is Engin Atsür. He has not been playing well for his standard but still he has some things to give NT. Also, Can Uğur Öğüt is one of the underrated players of the league. He is doing well in Gaziantep in limited minutes. He can be competitive for the last spot.
SG: Sinan Güler, Furkan Korkmaz, Melih Mahmutoğlu(*)
The SG might be filled with three players but personally I want just these two to take place in roster. Sinan Güler will also cover the guard position as Ataman does in Galatasaray. If Sinan takes this role then we need to add one player here. Korkmaz' spot is almost certain since he is developing in an expected manner. Mahmutoğlu should be here if Güler is considered as the owner of PG's 20 minutes. Unfortunately we don't even have strong shooting guard alternative in this position. Terrible. To be honest, I don't want to see Mahmutoğlu's bricks anymore. He needs self confidence. His current shape is terrible. I still believe in him. He is not a bad shooter but this year is lost for him sadly.
SF: Cedi Osman, Tolga Geçim/Cenk Akyol/Altan Erol
Cedi Osman is lock for this position. I expect him to continue on his sustainable development in NT. He has encountered yearly growing responsibilities in team and never failed. Energy, hustle and score. That's what he will offer us! Second player is likely to be Geçim. Totally different player from Osman. Big potential and has used wrongly in Banvit therefore couldn't put big numbers yet but I believe that he will deserve his place. He needs to meet with NT jersey. Cenk Akyol the Static shooter may make the final roster. I wouldn't put money on him but seriously the only pure Turkish shooter forward. Altan Erol is the one who should be praised. He had played great until the injuries pull him back. If he can find his momentum, he can contribute mostly defensive efforts to the team. Actually, he is a SG but can defend the forwards that his body lets him.
PF: Ersan İlyasova, Barış Hersek/Metecan Birsen/Berk Demir
İlyasova is so effective in SVG's 4 gunner&1 hustler system. He is having his one of the good seasons since he has arrived NBA. Good for us. After İlyasova, this position is a big problem for us. Hersek is so mediocre, Birsen is so inconsistent and Demir hasn't played a high profile game that makes me think about selection of this position. İlyasova will cover more than 30 minutes. Actually, if Birsen can be a little bit consistent, he can take the jersey. Unlike last season, he is playing good in IBB lately. Maybe you saw my post about Demir. He is working and trying hard in TBL with Pertevniyal by filling stat sheet. Barış Hersek is the last person that I want to see in NT. Not a bad player but didn't good amount of playing minutes that depress me.
C: Ömer Aşık, Semih Erden, Furkan Aldemir/Sertaç Şanlı/Mutlu Demir/Oğuz Savaş/Enes Kanter
As I have stated Aşık is having his worst season in NBA. Beside his bad performance, he seems that he doesn't enjoy basketball. I would never expect this from him since it is a sign of bad professionalism. Semih Erden has just reborn. Daçka's only positive effect on Turkish basketball is his performance. He is dominant enough for making me think if he can start in front of Aşık. Aldemir doesn't play basketball because of Mahmuti's lunatic rotation. The other names' selection is in the bounds of possibility. We will see. This position is kinda crowded.
We shouldn't expect to scoop up the Rio ticket with this mediocre roster. If we can get Philippines group then there will be a little bit hope of course I assume, we will also avoid Canada.
I also need to admit this team may be the weakest one since 90s. Inexperienced players will be gathered with some NBA players that we will see. It will be interesting to see what our team is capable of. My choices under the current circumstances are:
PG: Bobby Dixon, Kenan Sipahi, Hasan Emir Gökalp/Engin Atsür/Can Uğur Öğüt
Dixon has evolved into a different player in the hands of Obradovic. Adaptation of his game into different system need to be appreciated. I love to watch him and don't have negative thoughts about unlike I used to. He should definitely fill the naturalized player spot. I also see a visible development in Sipahi's game. He is way more better than his Fenerbahçe days. At least he doesn't seem so mentally exhausted on floor and even trying to help score instinct. My second spot on guard rotation may go for him if he continues to play like this, with confidence and determination. For the third spot, I really want to see Hasan Emir Gökalp in National Team. He has improved all aspects of game in Gelişim Koleji. Definitely the most valuable player of TBL. He made some triple double performances in some games. At least, he should be in preliminary roster. The other candidate for guard rotation is Engin Atsür. He has not been playing well for his standard but still he has some things to give NT. Also, Can Uğur Öğüt is one of the underrated players of the league. He is doing well in Gaziantep in limited minutes. He can be competitive for the last spot.
SG: Sinan Güler, Furkan Korkmaz, Melih Mahmutoğlu(*)
The SG might be filled with three players but personally I want just these two to take place in roster. Sinan Güler will also cover the guard position as Ataman does in Galatasaray. If Sinan takes this role then we need to add one player here. Korkmaz' spot is almost certain since he is developing in an expected manner. Mahmutoğlu should be here if Güler is considered as the owner of PG's 20 minutes. Unfortunately we don't even have strong shooting guard alternative in this position. Terrible. To be honest, I don't want to see Mahmutoğlu's bricks anymore. He needs self confidence. His current shape is terrible. I still believe in him. He is not a bad shooter but this year is lost for him sadly.
SF: Cedi Osman, Tolga Geçim/Cenk Akyol/Altan Erol
Cedi Osman is lock for this position. I expect him to continue on his sustainable development in NT. He has encountered yearly growing responsibilities in team and never failed. Energy, hustle and score. That's what he will offer us! Second player is likely to be Geçim. Totally different player from Osman. Big potential and has used wrongly in Banvit therefore couldn't put big numbers yet but I believe that he will deserve his place. He needs to meet with NT jersey. Cenk Akyol the Static shooter may make the final roster. I wouldn't put money on him but seriously the only pure Turkish shooter forward. Altan Erol is the one who should be praised. He had played great until the injuries pull him back. If he can find his momentum, he can contribute mostly defensive efforts to the team. Actually, he is a SG but can defend the forwards that his body lets him.
PF: Ersan İlyasova, Barış Hersek/Metecan Birsen/Berk Demir
İlyasova is so effective in SVG's 4 gunner&1 hustler system. He is having his one of the good seasons since he has arrived NBA. Good for us. After İlyasova, this position is a big problem for us. Hersek is so mediocre, Birsen is so inconsistent and Demir hasn't played a high profile game that makes me think about selection of this position. İlyasova will cover more than 30 minutes. Actually, if Birsen can be a little bit consistent, he can take the jersey. Unlike last season, he is playing good in IBB lately. Maybe you saw my post about Demir. He is working and trying hard in TBL with Pertevniyal by filling stat sheet. Barış Hersek is the last person that I want to see in NT. Not a bad player but didn't good amount of playing minutes that depress me.
C: Ömer Aşık, Semih Erden, Furkan Aldemir/Sertaç Şanlı/Mutlu Demir/Oğuz Savaş/Enes Kanter
As I have stated Aşık is having his worst season in NBA. Beside his bad performance, he seems that he doesn't enjoy basketball. I would never expect this from him since it is a sign of bad professionalism. Semih Erden has just reborn. Daçka's only positive effect on Turkish basketball is his performance. He is dominant enough for making me think if he can start in front of Aşık. Aldemir doesn't play basketball because of Mahmuti's lunatic rotation. The other names' selection is in the bounds of possibility. We will see. This position is kinda crowded.
We shouldn't expect to scoop up the Rio ticket with this mediocre roster. If we can get Philippines group then there will be a little bit hope of course I assume, we will also avoid Canada.
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