Hedo Türkoğlu
Hidayet "Hedo" Türkoğlu (Turkish pronunciation: [hidaːˈjet ˈtyɾkoːɫu]; born March 19, 1979) is a Turkish basketball executive and former professional player. A 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) forward, Türkoğlu played for six teams in his 15-season career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2007–08 NBA season and played in the NBA Finals for the Magic in 2009. He also played for Turkey's national team in international competition. Türkoğlu has served as president of the Turkish Basketball Federation since October 2016.
Türkoğlu with the Orlando Magic in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 19, 1979 Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2000: 1st round, 16th overall pick |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Playing career | 1996–2015 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 5, 14, 15, 26, 19, 8 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–2000 | Efes Pilsen |
| 2000–2003 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2003–2004 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2004–2009 | Orlando Magic |
| 2009–2010 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2010 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2010–2014 | Orlando Magic |
| 2014–2015 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 11,022 (11.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,971 (4.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,832 (2.8 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Medals | |
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