Mehmet Okur Turkish Basketball
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Mehmet Okur was previously married to Yeliz Okur (2004).
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Mehmet Okur is a 44 year old Turkish Basketballer born on 26th May, 1979 in Yalova, Turkey. His zodiac sign is Gemini
Mehmet Okur is a member of the following lists: 1979 births, Detroit Pistons draft picks and Detroit Pistons players.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
20 years, 3 months
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| Total | 1 |
20 years, 3 months
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Details
| First Name |
Mehmet
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| Last Name |
Okur
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| Full Name at Birth |
Mehmet Okur
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| Birthday |
26th May, 1979
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| Birthplace |
Yalova, Turkey
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| Height |
6' 11" (211 cm)
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| Weight |
249lbs (113 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
Turkish
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| High School |
Cem Sultan in Gazcilar Bursa, Turkey
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| Occupation |
Basketball
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| Basketball Position |
Forward, Center
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| NBA First Game Date |
1st November, 2002
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| Draft |
Detroit Pistons, 2nd round (9th pick, 37th overall), 2001 NBA Draft
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| Official Websites |
www.memo13.com
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Mehmet Murat Okur (born 26 May 1979) is a Turkish retired professional basketball player. Listed at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he played as a power forward and center.
He was known for his three-point shooting and ability to space the floor.
In his 7 seasons with the Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur emerged as one of the premier shooting players in the NBA. From 2004-10 Okur displayed a talent for making big shots in pressure situations - earning him the nickname of "The Money Man" and "Memo is Money" amongst Jazz fans. On 13 September 2016, Okur was named a player development coach for the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first Turkish citizen to enter the coaching world in the NBA.
