Furkan Korkmaz Visit Synchs Philadelphia 76ers Working Out Prospects

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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (25) and number twenty-fourth overall draft pick Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (20) pose for a photo with President Of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo (L) and owner Josh Harris (R) at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Furkan Korkmaz Timing

The timing of Kormaz’s visit is more than simple convenience of mutual schedules. It’s a matter of placing his skillset in a prime position to be compared and contrasted with the best of the 2017 NBA Draft.

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And he may win in comparison.

One of the overall themes for the team this off-season is the need to reinforce the roster for Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. And the consensus is that roster needs shooters.

What a coincidence! That just happens to be Furkan Korkmaz’s specialty. In fact, he is nearly identical to the play of Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot in terms of huge “Three and D” potential. And he is as NBA ready as virtually any 2017 NBA prospect. Furthermore, he is already exclusively a Philadelphia 76ers.

The perspective changes in assessing Furkan Kormaz’s potential when he merges with the talents of the best of the 2017 NBA Draft crop. His maturity, basketball instincts, and shooting prowess rank him high on the charts. Now, it’s simply a matter of a buyout.