Philadelphia 76ers selected Furkan Korkmaz in 2016 NBA draft
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Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers chose Furkan Korkmaz with the 26th pick in the 2016 NBA draft, following selections of Ben Simmons and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot. Korkmaz played overseas before debuting in the NBA for the 2017-18 season, later averaging 9.8 points per game in 2019-20. Despite multiple trade requests, he spent seven seasons with the Sixers before being traded to the Indiana Pacers during the 2024 deadline. Korkmaz's tenure in the league included an average of 6.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
- •Korkmaz was the 26th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
- •He averaged 9.8 points and shot 40.2% from three in the 2019-20 season.
- •Korkmaz made his NBA debut in the 2017-18 season.
- •He requested trades multiple times during his tenure with the Sixers.
- •Korkmaz was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2024.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers draft rewind: Selecting Furkan Korkmaz in 2016
"The Philadelphia 76ers selected Furkan Korkmaz with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
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