Could Furkan Korkmaz become as dangerous as Andrew Toney?

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CLEVELAND, USA – DECEMBER 9: Cedi Osman (R) of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses with Furkan Korkmaz of Philadelphia 76ers prior to the NBA game between Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers at Quicken Loans Arena on December 9, 2017 in Cleveland, United States. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

G-League work

While Furkan Korkmaz only played in 32 minutes on an NBA basketball court, he did manage to get significant work while temporarily assigned to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA G-League. With the 87ers, he managed to see action in nine games and average over 31 minutes per game. He averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals and .6 blocks. While his field goal percentage was an excellent 51.5 percent, his three point shooting struggled at just 19.4 percent. Still, in just nine games, that’s a good start.

So where does Furkan fit in Philadelphia’s future? That’s a good question. And I don’t think anyone can be certain at this point in time, not even the front office folks for the team. You see, he injured his foot early in the season.

Promising start

Prior to that time, he was a promising young player at the cusp of getting a significant boost to his NBA playing time. But he suffered a LisFranc injury to his left foot, derailing his own progress and complicating decisions for the Sixers brass.

Since no surgery was required, the treatment simply feel to rest, ice, compression and elevation. Once the foot heals, weight is permitted but only with strict guidelines. In short, he can walk, jog (controlled) and work on a treadmill, but the start stop turn jump pop pivot on the basketball court is still some time away. In fact, the lead time can be up to several months to resume strenous activities on the formerly injured foot.