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The following is a list of Turkish players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This list also includes players who were born outside of Turkey but have represented the national team. Mirsad Türkcan is the first Turkish basketball player to play in the NBA.[1]
| Pos. | G | F | C |
| Position | Guard | Forward | Center |
| * | Denotes player who is still active in the NBA |
Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 2022–23 season.
| Player | Pos. | NBA draft | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year (pick) | Team | ||||
| Cenk Akyol | F | 2005 (59th) | Atlanta Hawks | ||
| Emir Preldžić | G/F | 2009 (57th) | Phoenix Suns | Born in SFR Yugoslavia,[b] has represented Turkey internationally. | |
| İzzet Türkyılmaz | F | 2012 (50th) | Denver Nuggets | ||
| İlkan Karaman | F | 2012 (57th) | Brooklyn Nets | ||
| Season | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Mehmet Okur | Detroit Pistons |
| Season | Location | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise, NV | Mehmet Okur | Utah Jazz |
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