Hedo Türkoğlu

Turkish basketball player, NBA Champion

Hedo Türkoğlu - Turkish basketball player, NBA Champion
Born

March 19th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A professional basketball player who played primarily as a small forward. Career included significant tenures with the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic. Achieved an NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. Represented Turkey in international competitions, most notably leading the national team to a silver medal at the 2010 FIBA World Cup. Played a pivotal role in the evolution of the stretch forward position in the NBA, showcasing versatility and skill.

Won NBA Championship with Miami Heat in 2006

Played for the Orlando Magic and reached the NBA Finals in 2009

Led Turkey to a silver medal at the 2010 FIBA World Cup

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