Ömer Aşık

Turkish basketball player · Turkey · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1986 · age 40

Ömer Faruk Aşık is a Turkish former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. Aşık, standing at 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), was sought after by many of the top Euroleague basketball teams at the age of 19.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals

Chicago Bulls2018

New Orleans Pelicans2014-2018

Houston Rockets2012-2014

Chicago Bulls2010-2012

Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball2007-2010

Alpella S.K.2006-2007

Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball2005-2006

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Ömer Aşık playing for Chicago Bulls in February 2011.

Aşık blocks a shot attempt by Daequan Cook in a pre-season game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in October 2012

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Aşık got his first chance playing professionally with the Turkish Basketball League team Fenerbahçe in 2005-06. After one season with Alpella, Aşık moved back to Fenerbahçe and eventually ended his Turkish club career with them in 2009-10. He gained recognition playing for the Turkey national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and as the starting center, he helped Turkey win the silver medal. In July 2010, Aşık signed with the Chicago Bulls. He was nicknamed "The Turkish Hammer" and "Asik the Destroyer" by Bulls commentator Stacey King.

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Turkey