Versatile Turkish forward who began his professional career with Anadolu Efes in 2012. He was selected 31st overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Before Fame

His junior career began with KK Bosna in 2001. He joined the Anadolu Efes junior team in 2007.

Trivia

He won gold medals with the Turkish team at the FIBA Europe U-18 Championship in 2013 and at the FIBA Europe U-20 Championship in 2014. He was also named FIBA Europe U20 Championship MVP in 2014.

Family Life

His older brother Dzaner is also a basketball. He married Ebru Sahin in the summer of 2022.

Associated With

He and fellow forward Jordan Mickey were both early second round selections in 2015. Mickey was taken by the Boston Celtics two picks later.