Mehmet Okur played 11 NBA seasons.
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Born: May 26, 1979 (44 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Yalova, Turkey
Nationality: Turkey
Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 249 (113kg)
Website: http://www.memo13.com/index.asp
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Marc Fleisher
Draft Entry: 2001 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2000 Early Entrant (Withdrew)
Drafted: Round 2, Pick 9, Detroit Pistons
Pre-Draft Team: Anadolu Efes (Turkey)
Mehmet Okur News
Mehmet Okur Announces Retirement
Bulls, Celtics Had Been Pursuing Okur
Mehmet Okur is unable to play due to a bad back, but he intends to seek an NBA deal in the offseason.
Blazes Waive Okur
The Blazers waived Mehmet Okur.
Report Outlines Nets' Deadline Offer To Magic For Howard
According to a report from Peter Vecsey of the New York Post, the Nets offered Brook Lopez, MarShon Brooks, Mehmet Okur's expiring contract and between two and three No. 1 picks in exchange for Dwight Howard.
Nets Could Begin Trading Assets If Magic Keep Howard
If it is clear the Magic will keep Dwight Howard, the Nets may begin selling off assets that don't figure in their long-term plans.
Nets Trade For Okur
Mehmet Okur is headed to New Jersey.
Besiktas Defeats Turk Telekom In Battle Of Former Jazz Teammates
Besiktas defeated Turk Telekom by a final score of 97-88 on Sunday behind strong performances from Deron Williams and Marcelus Kemp.
Okur Signs With Turk Telekom Ankara
Mehmet Okur will immediately begin practicing and playing with Turk Telekom Ankara.
Fenerbahce Ulker Denies Interest In Signing Okur
Mehmet Okur has one year and $10.9 million remaining on his contract with the Jazz.
Okur Negotiating Deal With Turkish Team
Fenerbahce Istanbul and Mehmet Okur are discussing a one-year deal with an out-clause when the NBA lockout ends.
Jazz GM: You Can Never Have Too Many Bigs
Kanter joins a crowded big man rotation in Salt Lake City.
Jazz Preparing For Draft With Idea Okur Might Not Return
Mehmet Okur is still recovering from a chronic disc problem in his lower back.
Okur Out For Remainder Of 10-11 Season
Mehmet Okur has missed the last 22 games after suffering a strained lower back on January 28th.
Okur To Miss Three Weeks With Back Issue
Mehmet Okur has played in just 13 games this season.
X-Rays Negative On Okur's Back
Mehmet Okur underwent an X-ray that was negative Wednesday after straining his lower back.
Okur Returns From Offseason Surgery
Mehmet Okur made his 10-11 debut on Friday night against the Hornets.
Okur May Return On Pre-Christmas Road Trip
Mehmet Okur hasn't played since April because of an Achilles injury.
Jazz Will Re-Evaluate Okur In October
Mehmet Okur has begun running drills and workouts with his Utah teammates.
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