Best Turkish player performances of the week thread.

[Levenspiel]

Another impressive performance by Yilmaz this evening. If I am not misinformed, one German basketball scout who is actively contributing to a Euroleague team watched the game in hall. Very interesting choice it would be if he ever goes to a foreign Euroleague team.

He is the greatest piece of Telekom, though he needs special caring and understanding because his hidden skill-set can not be easily displayed by every coach. Coach Can and Yilmaz have mutual assistance and this is seen on court. Time to give him credit for his beneficial season. He can be a great 12th player in NT. He gives everything that you need on floor. I watch his every game with huge interest.

Now, that's something we miss for ages, and badly need. I watched the game partially, and It's been a (long) while since I've seen him, but yeah, he would make a huge difference in the summer with the NT.

[Toruko]

Not a very good game of Erkan Yilmaz and his team but TT Ankara knew how to come back anyway. The team plays for the coach. You can see it clearly.
TT Ankara is in the semi finals and will play against Prometey in Riga. Two games away from the Euroleague.

[Toruko]

Sertac Sanli is the last Tavares bender.

[Toruko]

Our lithuanian Turk Onuralpas Bitimas obviously got a two way contract from the Chicago Bulls. I hope this wont happen to Sadik Emir Kabaca after his summer league experience with the SAS.

[Toruko]

As expected and proclaimed the three player who made the next big steps are Sehmus Hazer, Yigitcan Saybir and the most important one Sarper David Mutaf.

Hazer took over to be one of the main scoring options in a winning Eurocup team. Mutaf is a scoring guard with tremendous talent and play making upside. I am sure that hell be the main target of Euroleague teams next season.

https://x.com/euroleague_time/status/1855580761602007159

https://x.com/euroleague_time/status/1855579689231712501

[Straight forward]

So Cedi is nobody for PAO and Korkmaz out from his team. So much of those 2 "different makers in EL" (via Toruko).

[Toruko]

So Cedi is nobody for PAO and Korkmaz out from his team. So much of those 2 "different makers in EL" (via Toruko).

The season is not over yet. Osman will surely adapt from now on in a better way but he was never proclaimed to be a difference maker in the league but he is a solid all rounder. Korkmaz was not ready from the beginning and was plagued with injuries. He probably needs to step down a stair and find shape in time but the talent is still there.

[Straight forward]

The season is not over yet. Osman will surely adapt from now on in a better way but he was never proclaimed to be a difference maker in the league but he is a solid all rounder. Korkmaz was not ready from the beginning and was plagued with injuries. He probably needs to step down a stair and find shape in time but the talent is still there.

I doubt current PAO has any big plans for Osman. And no idea what happening with Korkmaz, but you been advertizing those as game changers in one comment for me.

[Toruko]

I doubt current PAO has any big plans for Osman. And no idea what happening with Korkmaz, but you been advertizing those as game changers in one comment for me.

PAO does not need to have plans for Osman. Osman will always find a bigger role in playoff EL teams. Korkmaz is a story for himself. We will have to wait and see.

[R1ou]

Osman can never be a game changer in his current role, perhaps if he is the go to guy in some lower table team his numbers might exceed but ain't any playoff bound team that will use him as a top 3 option in offense.

[Toruko]

Osman can never be a game changer in his current role, perhaps if he is the go to guy in some lower table team his numbers might exceed but ain't any playoff bound team that will use him as a top 3 option in offense.

This was never the initial claim. He will always be limited for such a role offensively and skill wise but he is a great glue guy who makes a little bit of everything. What makes him precious is that he can play on both ends to a certain point. He just could not find his role in PAO because he was signed very late, thats all.

[Camoka]

Furkan Korkmaz is in the perfect spot for himself. He should forget about his Monaco journey. He was totally not ready. Now, he is a difference maker for a well structured team. The mision is clear for both Korkmaz and Bahcesehir. Advance to Euroleague.

There is a realistic chance to win Eurocup. It will be better to play Euroleague with Bahceshir for Korkmaz and Hazer. In theory, Bahcesehir with Korkmaz can compete against teams like Valencia and Gran Canaria. Let's see how he will show up.

[Toruko]

Adem Bona is obviously getting used to the NBA. I really dont see any guy in Europe who can compete with his explosiveness. He attacks the rim in a very smart way and is relentless by doing it.

[Straight forward]

Adem Bona is obviously getting used to the NBA. I really dont see any guy in Europe who can compete with his explosiveness. He attacks the rim in a very smart way and is relentless by doing it.

Interesting player. Like the motor. Would love to have such player as a back up for NT. I mean pick and roll and rim runner guy with good D. On other hand, limited offensively. Rich man's Nebo or something like that. More explosive Nebo.

[Toruko]

Interesting player. Like the motor. Would love to have such player as a back up for NT. I mean pick and roll and rim runner guy with good D. On other hand, limited offensively. Rich man's Nebo or something like that. More explosive Nebo.

Yeah he has so much passion and jumps on every ball and does everything hard. Nebo is skill wise not a bad comparison and he surely wont be a great offensive player but he is a complete defender. You can put him under the rim to protect the rim and a help side defender or you can also put him to defend pick and roll action or the best iso player on the opponents team.

Offensively he should run after the rebound as fast as he can on the other side or attack the rim after a close out or fights for second chance balls at the offensive board. We dont need him to do more. He is an energy ball and he has a great personality. I love watching him.