16. player. 18. <strong>Age:</strong> 18 (7/24/1997)<br />
<strong>Height & Weight:</strong> 6’7″ & 185 pounds<br />
<strong>Slash Line:</strong> .468/.433/.611<br />
<strong>Season Averages:</strong> 12.2 MPG, 4.6 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.6 APG, 0.9 3PM
<p>The Boston Celtics have an undersized backcourt, to say the very least. Isaiah Thomas is 5’9″, Avery Bradley and Terry Rozier are 6’2″, and Marcus Smart is a 6’4″ guard without a defined position.</p>
<p>Adding a 6’7″ shooting guard with explosive athleticism and a lethal 3-point shot would be wise.</p>
<p>Korkmaz is a natural athlete who plays well above the rim and excels as a straight-line finisher. He needs to improve his craftiness in creating dribble penetration, but that’s to be expected of an 18-year-old incoming rookie.</p>
<p>Korkmaz has genuinely explosive athleticism, and that cannot be taught.</p>
<p>Beyond his ability to jump high and run fast, Korkmaz seems to have a strong preliminary feel for the game. He moves well off-ball, including his ability to work the baseline, and is a willing passer with a very nice jump shot.</p>
<p>Korkmaz is a project player, but his long-term potential makes him worth the investment.</p>. Shooting Guard. Anadolu Efes. Furkan Korkmaz